Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000012ST6
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 - 06/2017]
Title: INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL; 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during instrument panel safety pad removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

2018 - 2020 MY Camry [03/2017 - 10/2020]; PRE-COLLISION: PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

Pre-collision system

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

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PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

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NOTICE:

After turning the engine 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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2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH

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9. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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11. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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12. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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

13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

(a) Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.

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NOTICE:

To prevent damage to the instrument side panel LH, do not insert the moulding remover in a position other than shown in the illustration.

(c) Disengage the 3 guides to remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

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15. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 screws <C>.

(b) Disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disengage the guide as shown in the illustration.

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(d) Disconnect the connector.

(e) Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3 connector.

(f) Disengage the 2 clamps to remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

16. REMOVE NO. 2 METER HOOD CLUSTER

(a) Disengage the 3 clips to remove the No. 2 meter hood cluster as shown in the illustration.

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17. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

18. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 6 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the clamp.

(c) Disconnect each connector to remove the No. 1 instrument panel sub-assembly.

19. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 clips.

(b) Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(d) Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

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(e) Disconnect the connector to remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

21. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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22. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 5 clips to remove the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly as shown in the illustration.

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(b) w/ Smart Key System:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

23. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 8 clips in the order shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the 3 clips in the order shown in the illustration to remove the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly.

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24. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for 7 Inch Display)

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25. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for 7 Inch Display)

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26. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for 8 Inch Display)

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27. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

28. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

29. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

30. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

31. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

(a) Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.

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NOTICE:

To prevent damage to the instrument side panel RH, do not insert the moulding remover in a position other than shown in the illustration.

(c) Disengage the 3 guides to remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.

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32. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disengage the clamp.

(d) Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

33. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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34. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 5 screws <C>.

(b) Disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

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(c) Disconnect the connector to remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.

35. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL

(a) Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel as shown in the illustration.

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36. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

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37. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL

(a) Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel as shown in the illustration.

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38. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

39. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

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40. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 clips and 2 claws to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly as shown in the illustration.

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41. DISCONNECT NO. 5 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

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42. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disconnect each connector.

*A

w/ Manual (SOS) Switch

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(c) Disengage each clamp.

(d) Remove the 2 clips.

*a

Bolt <A>

*b

Bolt <B>

*c

Clip

*d

Nut <E>

(e) Remove the 4 bolts <B>, 2 bolts <A> and nut <E>.

(f) Disengage the 4 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

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NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
  • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.