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2005 Toyota Celica GT-S, Standard

Section 14 (Instrument Panel): Removal

2005 Toyota Celica GT-S, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Celica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD AND STEERING WHEEL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  2. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE 
  3. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM 
  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and hood lock release lever.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts.
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the lower No. 1 finish panel.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  5. REMOVE FINISH PANEL 
  6. REMOVE COLUMN COVERS (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH AND LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH AND HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 1: Removing Hood Lock Release Lever
    G02896581Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the cluster finish panel.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  10. REMOVE COMBINATION METER 
    Fig 2: Removing Cluster Finish Panel
    G02896582Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 3 screws.
    2. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the lower finish panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Disconnecting Lower Finish Panel
      G02896583Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a clip remover, disengage the airbag connector clamp.
    4. Disconnect the connector, then remove the lower finish panel.
  12. DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR Disconnect the passenger airbag connector. 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
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