Removal

INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX (w/o Cool Box): REMOVAL

1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (w/ LEXUS Link System) Removal

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ LEXUS Link System)
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTICE:
- w/ Navigation System:
After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH






(a) Detach the 8 claws.
(b) Disconnect the connector and remove the panel pad.
4. REMOVE INNER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER LH






(a) Remove the clip.
(b) Detach the clip and remove the cover.
5. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH






(a) Detach the 9 claws and remove the panel pad.
6. REMOVE INNER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER RH






(a) Detach the clip and remove the cover.
7. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.
8. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Detach the 8 claws.
(b) Disconnect the connectors and remove the panel.
9. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER






(a) Detach the 6 claws and remove the cover.
10. REMOVE CONSOLE CUP HOLDER BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Detach the 4 claws and remove the box.
11. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY






(a) Detach the 13 claws.
(b) Disconnect the connectors and remove the console panel.






12. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
(b) Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.
(c) Remove the end panel and disconnect the connectors and 3 clamps.
13. REMOVE TELEPHONE ECU ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ LEXUS Link System) Removal

14. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.
(b) Detach the 2 claws and remove the console box.