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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA20074 RUNNER 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISINSTRUMENT PANEL, GAUGES AND WARNING INDICATORSDASHBOARD / INSTRUMENT PANELSERVICE AND REPAIR
2007 Toyota 4 Runner 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)
Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair
2007 Toyota 4 Runner 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD
REMOVAL
1. BOLT, SCREW AND NUT TABLE
HINT: The bolts, screws and nuts, which are necessary for installation and removal of the instrument panel are shown in the illustration below and the text with alphabets.
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE
a. Remove the instrument panel finish plate.
4. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts .
b. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and fuel lid lock control cable sub-assembly.
c. Disengage the 4 clips.
d. Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
5. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disengage the 5 clips and 2 claws, and remove the console upper rear panel, and then disconnect the connectors.
6. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disengage the 6 clips and 2 claws, and then remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.
NOTICE: Be careful not to snap the claws during the operation.
7. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
a. Disengage the clip.
b. Pull the No. 1 console upper panel garnish rearward to be removed.
8. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
9. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the screw.
b. Disengage the 4 clips and remove the air conditioner, and then disconnect the connectors.
10. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 3 bolts.
b. Disengage the 8 clips and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
11. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Bracket)
12. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
13. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
14. REMOVE STEERING PAD
15. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
16. REMOVE UPR STEERING COLUMN COVER
17. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Bracket)
18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER LH
a. Remove the 2 bolts .
b. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel lower LH.
19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disengage the 7 clips.
b. Disconnect the connectors and remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
20. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
21. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connectors.
b. Remove the 6 bolts and rear console box assembly.
22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
23. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
a. Remove the clip.
b. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the cowl side trim board RH.
24. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the screw.
b. Disengage the 3 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
25. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the screw and glove compartment door.
b. Deform the upper part of the glove compartment door to release the stoppers.
c. Pull the glove compartment door upward to remove it.
26. DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR
27. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
a. Remove the 4 screws.
b. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel finish panel.
28. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the screw.
b. Disengage the 2 clips and 2 claws, and then remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.
29. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
30. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 assist grip plugs.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the 2 bolts.
c. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw. Remove the clip labeled A, clip labeled B and pillar garnish.
31. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
HINT: Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
32. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 9 bolts and nut .
b. Disconnect the connectors.
c. Remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
33. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.
34. REMOVE FRONT STEREO COMPONENT SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 screws and the front stereo component speaker assembly.
35. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL PIN
a. Remove the screw and the No. 1 instrument panel pin.
36. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 screws and the defroster nozzle assembly.
37. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
a. Remove the 5 screws and the No. 2 heater to register duct.
38. REMOVE NO. 1 METER HOOD RETAINER
a. Remove the screw and the No. 1 meter hood retainer.
39. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the screw and the center instrument panel bracket sub-assembly.
40. REMOVE AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the automatic light control sensor.
41. REMOVE COOLER (SOLAR SENSOR) THERMISTOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the cooler (solar sensor) thermistor.
42. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
43. REMOVE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY
44. REMOVE NAVIGATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)
45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
a. Remove the 3 screws and the instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
46. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
47. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
2. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
4. INSTALL NAVIGATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)
5. INSTALL ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY
6. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
7. INSTALL COOLER (SOLAR SENSOR) THERMISTOR
8. INSTALL AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR
9. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
10. INSTALL NO. 1 METER HOOD RETAINER
11. INSTALL NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
12. INSTALL DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
13. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL PIN
14. INSTALL FRONT STEREO COMPONENT SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
15. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
16. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using a torque wrench, install the bolt .
Torque: 20. N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
17. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
18. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
19. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
20. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
21. INSTALL NO. 2 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
22. CONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR
23. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY
24. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
25. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
26. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
27. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
28. INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
29. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
30. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER LH
31. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Bracket)
32. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
33. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
34. INSTALL STEERING PAD
35. INSTALL NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
36. INSTALL NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
37. INSTALL RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Bracket)
38. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
39. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY
40. INSTALL NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
41. INSTALL NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
42. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
43. INSTALL CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
44. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
45. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE
46. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
Instrument Panel Safety Pad:
Instrument Panel Safety Pad:
Instrument Panel Safety Pad:
Instrument Panel Safety Pad:
REMOVAL
1. BOLT, SCREW AND NUT TABLE
HINT: The bolts, screws and nuts, which are necessary for installation and removal of the instrument panel are shown in the illustration below and the text with alphabets.
2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE
a. Remove the instrument panel finish plate.
4. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts .
b. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and fuel lid lock control cable sub-assembly.
c. Disengage the 4 clips.
d. Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
5. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disengage the 5 clips and 2 claws, and remove the console upper rear panel, and then disconnect the connectors.
6. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disengage the 6 clips and 2 claws, and then remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.
NOTICE: Be careful not to snap the claws during the operation.
7. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
a. Disengage the clip.
b. Pull the No. 1 console upper panel garnish rearward to be removed.
8. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
9. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the screw.
b. Disengage the 4 clips and remove the air conditioner, and then disconnect the connectors.
10. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 3 bolts
b. Disengage the 8 clips and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
11. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Bracket)
12. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
13. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
14. REMOVE STEERING PAD
15. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
16. REMOVE UPR STEERING COLUMN COVER
17. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Bracket)
18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER LH
a. Remove the 2 bolts .
b. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel lower LH.
19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disengage the 7 clips.
b. Disconnect the connectors and remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
20. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
21. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connectors.
b. Remove the 6 bolts and rear console box assembly.
22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
23. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
a. Remove the clip.
b. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the cowl side trim board RH.
24. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the screw
b. Disengage the 3 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
25. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the screw
b. Deform the upper part of the glove compartment door to release the stoppers.
c. Pull the glove compartment door upward to remove it.
26. DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR
27. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
a. Remove the 4 screws
b. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel finish panel.
28. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the screw
b. Disengage the 2 clips and 2 claws, and then remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.
29. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
30. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 assist grip plugs.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the 2 bolts.
c. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw. Remove the clip labeled A, clip labeled B and pillar garnish.
31. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
HINT: Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
32. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 9 bolts
b. Disconnect the connectors.
c. Remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
33. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.
34. REMOVE FRONT STEREO COMPONENT SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 screws
35. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL PIN
a. Remove the screw
36. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 screws
37. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
a. Remove the 5 screws
38. REMOVE NO. 1 METER HOOD RETAINER
a. Remove the screw
39. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the screw
40. REMOVE AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the automatic light control sensor.
41. REMOVE COOLER (SOLAR SENSOR) THERMISTOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the cooler (solar sensor) thermistor.
42. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
43. REMOVE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY
44. REMOVE NAVIGATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)
45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
a. Remove the 3 screws
46. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
47. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
2. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
4. INSTALL NAVIGATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)
5. INSTALL ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY
6. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
7. INSTALL COOLER (SOLAR SENSOR) THERMISTOR
8. INSTALL AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR
9. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY
10. INSTALL NO. 1 METER HOOD RETAINER
11. INSTALL NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
12. INSTALL DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
13. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL PIN
14. INSTALL FRONT STEREO COMPONENT SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
15. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
16. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using a torque wrench, install the bolt .
Torque: 20. N.m (204 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
17. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
18. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
19. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
20. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
21. INSTALL NO. 2 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
22. CONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR
23. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY
24. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
25. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
26. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
27. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
28. INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
29. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
30. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER LH
31. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Bracket)
32. INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
33. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
34. INSTALL STEERING PAD
35. INSTALL NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
36. INSTALL NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
37. INSTALL RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Bracket)
38. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
39. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY
40. INSTALL NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
41. INSTALL NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
42. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
43. INSTALL CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
44. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
45. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE
46. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
RENDER: 1.0x
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