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Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 - 09/2019]
Title: CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: DCM(TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER): REMOVAL; 2018 - 2019 MY Camry [03/2017 - 09/2019]

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 DCM (telematics transceiver) 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

Replacement of DCM (telematics transceiver)

DCM activation

Safety connect system

2018 - 2019 MY Camry [03/2017 - 09/2019]; CELLULAR COMMUNICATION: SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM: DCM ACTIVATION

Replacement of DCM (telematics transceiver)*

Code registration (Smart key System (for Start Function))

Smart key system (for Start Function)

2018 - 2019 MY Camry [03/2017 - 09/2019]; THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function): REGISTRATION

  • *: for Toyota Entune Remote Connect Compatible Type

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE NO. 1 METER HOOD CLUSTER

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

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3. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

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4. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

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

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

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

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9. REMOVE DCM (TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER)

(a) Disconnect the 5 connectors.

(b) Disengage the clamp.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts.

(d) Disengage the 2 guides in the order shown in the illustration to remove the DCM (telematics transceiver).