Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT

HINT:

All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabetic codes in the table below.

2. 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 notices before proceeding with work.

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3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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4. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX

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5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Double Cab)

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6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Double Cab)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Access Cab)

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8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Access Cab)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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10. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

12. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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14. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

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16. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws, 3 clips and 2 guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly. Text in Illustration *a Protective Tape

17. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws, 2 clips and 2 guides. Text in Illustration *a Protective Tape

(b) Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

18. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY LH

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19. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY RH

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20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CENTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 10 clips to remove the instrument cluster center finish panel sub-assembly.

21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 8 clips, 3 claws and 8 guides to remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

22. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)

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23. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)

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24. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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25. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the claw and 3 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt <A>.

(b) Remove the 2 screws <E>.

(c) Disengage the 11 clips and 4 claws.

(d) Disconnect the connectors to remove the instrument panel lower finish panel sub-assembly.

27. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)

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28. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System)

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29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

(a) Disengage the 4 claws, 3 clips and 3 guides to remove the instrument side panel RH.

30. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT PLATE

(a) Disengage the 5 clips to remove the glove compartment plate.

31. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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32. REMOVE INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 5 screws <F>.

(b) Disengage the 4 clips to remove the instrument lower panel assembly.

33. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the screw <F>.

(b) Disengage the 8 clips to remove the No. 2 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly.

34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER CENTER FINISH PANEL

(a) Remove the bolt <A>.

(b) Remove the 3 screws <F>.

(c) Disengage the 7 clips.

(d) Disconnect the connectors to remove the instrument panel lower center finish panel.

35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts <B> or 2 bolts <C>.

(b) Remove the 8 bolts <A>.

(c) Remove the nut <G>.

(d) Disconnect the connectors and disengage the clamps.

(e) Disengage the 5 guides to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.