5. 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.

6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Detach the 8 claws.

(b) Disconnect the connector and remove the panel pad.

8. REMOVE INNER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER LH

(a) Remove the clip.

(b) Detach the clip and remove the cover.

9. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Detach the 9 claws and remove the panel pad.

10. REMOVE INNER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER RH

(a) Detach the clip and remove the cover.

11. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.

12. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the 8 claws.

(b) Disconnect the connectors and remove the panel.

13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER

(a) Detach the 6 claws and remove the cover.

14. REMOVE CONSOLE CUP HOLDER BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the 4 claws and remove the box.

15. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the 13 claws.

(b) Disconnect the connectors and remove the console panel.

16. REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER COVER

(a) Detach the clamp on the lower part of the cooler cover, and then pull the cooler cover upward to remove it.

17. 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.

19. REMOVE COOLING BOX ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 cooler pipes.

(c) Remove the 2 O-rings from the cooler pipes.

(d) Disconnect the connector.

(e) Detach the 2 claws and remove the cooling box.