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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008HIGHLANDER 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISINSTRUMENT PANEL, GAUGES AND WARNING INDICATORSDASHBOARD / INSTRUMENT PANELSERVICE AND REPAIRDISASSEMBLY
2008 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Disassembly
2008 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Disassembly
INSTRUMENT PANEL: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: DISASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
(a) Remove the 3 screws [F] and the No. 1 heater to register duct.
2. REMOVE NO. 4 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
(a) Remove the 3 screws [F] and the No. 4 heater to register duct.
3. REMOVE SIDE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT
(a) Remove the screw [F] and the side No. 1 defroster nozzle duct.
4. REMOVE SIDE NO. 2 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT
(a) Remove the screw [F] and the side No. 2 defroster nozzle duct.
5. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the clip.
(b) Remove the 3 screws [F] and the defroster nozzle assembly.
6. REMOVE CENTER HEATER TO REGISTER SUB DUCT
(a) Remove the 2 screws [F] and the center heater to register sub duct.
7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 screws [F] and the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.
8. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 screws [F] and the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.
9. REMOVE NAVIGATION ANTENNA ASSEMBLY Removal
10. REMOVE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Pole Antenna Type) Removal
11. REMOVE ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Glass Antenna Type) Removal
12. REMOVE NO. 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Disengage the 5 clamps and remove the No. 4 instrument panel wire.
13. REMOVE COOLER SWITCH HOLE COVER (w/o Automatic Light Control System)
(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the cooler switch hole cover.
14. REMOVE AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR (w/ Automatic Light Control System) Removal
15. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.