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A/C panel removal

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mowslee, Oct 14, 2019.

  1. Oct 14, 2019 at 1:07 PM
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    mowslee

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    Does anyone have the procedure to remove the A/C panel, the one right below the head unit?
     
  2. Oct 14, 2019 at 1:14 PM
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    Pull off the radio bezel. Just a bunch of clips.

    You need to unclip the steering wheel panel to the left. Just one clip, not the whole panel.

    Then, pry out the top of the HVAC panel with your fingers while lifting up on the head unit a bit. The HVAC panel will come out.

    From there, you can release all the connectors to get it out of the way.
     
  3. Oct 14, 2019 at 1:15 PM
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    Only takes a minute or so
     
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  4. Oct 14, 2019 at 1:19 PM
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  5. Oct 14, 2019 at 1:21 PM
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    mowslee

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    sorry to be a pain, but are talking about the panel right below the steering wheel? Isn't there a screw on the lower right side?
     
  6. Oct 14, 2019 at 1:23 PM
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    Yes, but you just need to unclip it where it is joined the HVAC panel. Just one clip.

     
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    mowslee

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    Never mind, makes perfect sense with the video. Thanks everyone!
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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