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Instrument Panel: Overview Lexus GS III

Gauges & Instrument Panels 18 illustrations ~796 words

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Scheme 69: COMPONENTS
Scheme 69: COMPONENTS

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Screw shapes and size are indicated in (Scheme 71). The codes ("A"-"O") correspond to those indicated on (Scheme 69) and (Scheme 70).

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Scheme 72: REMOVAL
Scheme 72: REMOVAL

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  1. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES
  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATES
  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See «REMOVAL»(ref-229382-S27598302202006041500000) )
  4. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER Remove the 3 screws. Remove the steering column covers.
  5. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH
  6. REMOVE END PAD Using a screwdriver, remove the end pad. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  7. REMOVE NO. 1 UNDER COVER Remove the 2 screws. Remove the No. 1 under cover.
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 SAFETY PAD Remove the 2 screws and hood lock control. Remover the 4 bolts and screw. Remove the No. 1 safety pad.
  9. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE
  10. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
  11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN Remove the 4 nuts. Torque: 25 N.m (250 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) Disconnect the spring from the brake pedal. Remove the steering column.
  12. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  13. REMOVE COMBINATION METER Remove the 4 screws. Remove the meter, then disconnect the connectors.
  14. REMOVE NO. 2 UNDER COVER Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 under cover. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  15. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness. Remove the airbag connector from the plate. Disconnect the airbag connector.
  16. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY Remove the 2 bolts. Open the glove compartment door, then remove the 3 screws. Remove the glove compartment panel assembly.
  17. REMOVE CD CHANGER Remove the 3 nuts. Disconnect the connector and remove the CD changer bracket.
  18. REMOVE ASH RECEPTACLE
  19. REMOVE NO. 2 REGISTER Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 register. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. Disconnect the connector.
  20. REMOVE AUDIO Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws. Disconnect the connector, then remove the audio.
  21. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Using a screwdriver, pry out the cluster finish panel. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. Disconnect the connectors.
  22. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET
  23. REMOVE LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX
  24. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE ARMREST
  25. REMOVE NO. 3 CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET
  26. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX
  27. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT
  28. REMOVE NO. 7 HEATER TO REGISTER
  29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD Remove the 5 bolts and nut and screw. Remove the instrument panel safety pad.
  30. REMOVE NO. 1 BRACE
  31. REMOVE NO. 2 BRACE
  32. REMOVE REINFORCEMENT Remove the 5 nuts and 4 bolts. Remove the reinforcement.
  33. REMOVE LOWER DEFROSTER NOZZLE

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Scheme 83: DISASSEMBLY
Scheme 83: DISASSEMBLY

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  1. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE Remove the 5 screws. Remove the defroster nozzle.
  2. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT Remove the screw and the No. 1 side defroster nozzle duct.
  3. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT Remove the screw and No. 2 side defroster nozzle duct.
  4. REMOVE NO. 4 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT Remove the 2 screws. Remove the No. 4 heater to register duct.
  5. REMOVE NO. 1 REGISTER Remove the 2 screws. Remove the No. 1 register.
  6. REMOVE NO. 3 REGISTER Remove the 2 screws. Remove the No. 3 register.
  7. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Remove the 2 nuts and straps. NOTE: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following items. When installing the front passenger airbag assembly, make sure that the strap is not distorted and installed to the brackets securely. Make sure that the front passenger airbag assembly is installed to the specified torque. If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the front passenger airbag assembly with a new one. When installing the front passenger airbag assembly, take care that the wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts. Remove the 2 bolts and front passenger airbag assembly. CAUTION: Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing down. Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly. Torque: 5.6 N.m (57 kgf.cm, 50 in.lbf) NOTE: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following items. Pass the straps of the front passenger airbag door through the brackets on the right and left sides securely. Install the straps so that they are not pinched between the airbag and instrument panel.
  8. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR LOCK STRIKER PLATE Remove the 4 screws. Remove the glove compartment door lock striker plate.
  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE HARNESS
  10. REMOVE NO. 1 METER HOOD RETAINER
  11. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIO MOUNTING BRACKET
  12. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIO MOUNTING BRACKET
  13. REMOVE NO. 4 FINISH PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET
  14. REMOVE NO. 4 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE
  15. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH

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