REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (for RHD)
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (for RHD)
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (for LHD)
4Wd Control Ecu -- Removal |
1. PRECAUTION |
- NOTICE:
- After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Click here).
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL CUSHION |
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Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel finish panel cushion.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
Using a moulding remover, detach the 7 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument panel finish panel cushion.
5. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH |
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Remove the clip and screw.
Detach the 7 claws and remove the lower instrument panel pad sub-assembly.
6. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD) |
7. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for LHD) |
Remove the 4 bolts.
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Detach the 4 claws and remove the front passenger side knee airbag.
Disconnect the connector.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (for RHD) |
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Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
9. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (for RHD) |
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
Text in Illustration *A w/ Entry and Start System *B w/o Entry and Start System *1 Protective Tape - -
10. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD) |
11. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for RHD) |
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Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the hole cover.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag:
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 16 claws.
w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 9 claws.
for Automatic Air Conditioning System:
Detach the 2 claws and remove the room temperature sensor.
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Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the 2 control cables.
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Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
12. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE (for RHD) |
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Detach the 4 claws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 switch hole cover.
13. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for RHD) |
Remove the 5 bolts and driver side knee airbag.
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Disconnect the connector.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
14. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH |
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Remove the cap nut.
Detach the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim board.
15. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (for LHD) |
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Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the No. 3 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR KNOB (for LHD) |
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Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel box door knob.
17. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for LHD) |
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Remove the 4 bolts.
Detach the 3 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel.
18. REMOVE STEERING CONTROL WITH JUNCTION BLOCK (for RHD) |
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Rear side:
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
Front side:
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Remove the steering control ECU with the junction block.
19. REMOVE STEERING CONTROL ECU (for RHD) |
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the steering control ECU from the junction block.
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20. REMOVE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU |
Disconnect the 2 ECU connectors.
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Remove the bolt and ECU.