2009 Toyota Highlander Limited

2009 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lighting - Highlander

2009 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

Lighting - Highlander

LIGHTING SYSTEM
PRECAUTION

NOTE: When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize
the following system after the cable is reconnected.

SYSTEM PROCEDURE CHART

System Name See procedure
Power Back Door System INITIALIZATION

1. PRECAUTION FOR HEADLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

a. If even a thin film of oil is left on the surface of the halogen light, the bulb may be damaged
because the light will operate at a higher temperature.
b. Handle any halogen light with great care. Dropping, hitting or damaging the bulb, in any way, may
result in exploding and shattering because of the high internal pressure.
c. Always prepare a new bulb for immediate replacement. While replacing the bulb, the lens may
attract dust and moisture if removed from the vehicle for too long.
d. Always use a bulb of the same wattage for replacement.
e. Securely reinstall the socket after bulb replacement. The lens may become cloudy or the light
cavity may fill with water through gaps around the socket if not installed correctly.
2. EXPRESSIONS OF IGNITION SWITCH
a. The type of ignition switch used on this model differs according to the specifications of the vehicle.
The expressions listed in the table below are used in this article.

SWITCH REFERENCE CHART

Switch Type Ignition Switch (position) Engine Switch (condition)
Ignition switch off LOCK Off
Ignition switch on (IG) ON On (IG)
Expression
Ignition switch on (ACC) ACC On (ACC)
Engine start START Start

PARTS LOCATION
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Fig. 1: Identifying Lighting System Parts Location (1 Of 7)

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Fig. 2: Identifying Lighting System Parts Location (2 Of 7)

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Fig. 3: Identifying Lighting System Parts Location (3 Of 7)

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Fig. 4: Identifying Lighting System Parts Location (4 Of 7)

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Fig. 5: Identifying Lighting System Parts Location (5 Of 7)

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Fig. 6: Identifying Lighting System Parts Location (6 Of 7)

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Fig. 7: Identifying Lighting System Parts Location (7 Of 7)

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SYSTEM DIAGRAM
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Fig. 8: Lighting System Diagram (1 Of 4)

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Fig. 9: Lighting System Diagram (2 Of 4)

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Fig. 10: Lighting System Diagram (3 Of 4)

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Fig. 11: Lighting System Diagram (4 Of 4)

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM

a. General
1. The illuminated entry system has the following control functions:
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ENTRY SYSTEM FUNCTION CHART

Control Outline Lights that Operate
 Door Mirror Foot
Lights
Actuation Area- When the key enters any actuation area around the  Engine Switch
linked(2) doors, the lights that operate turn on. Illumination
 Personal Light
 Interior Lights
 Ignition Key
Cylinder Light(1)
 Engine Switch
Door Control When any door is unlocked using the transmitter, the Illumination(2)
Transmitter-linked lights that operate turn on.  Personal Light
 Interior Lights
 Door Mirror Foot
Lights
 Ignition Key
When any door is opened, the lights that operate turn
Door Open-linked
on. Cylinder Light(1)
 Engine Switch
Illumination(2)
When all doors and back window are closed, the
Door Close-linked  Personal Light
lights that operate turn off.
 Interior Lights
 Ignition Key
Cylinder Light(1)
 Engine Switch
Door Lock-linked
When all doors are locked, the lights that operate turn Illumination(2)
off.  Personal Light
 Interior Lights
 Door Mirror Foot
Lights
 Ignition Key
Ignition Switch- Cylinder Light(1)
linked(1) When the ignition switch(1)/engine switch(2) is  Engine Switch
changed from on (ACC or IG) to off, the lights that
Engine Switch-
operate turn on. Illumination(2)
linked(2)  Personal Light
 Interior Lights

 Ignition Key
When no changes occur in the condition of the doors Cylinder light(1)
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for 20 minutes and a key is not in the ignition key  Engine Switch
cylinder, these lights turn off(1). Illumination(2)
When no changes occur in the condition of the doors
Battery Saving  Personal Light
for 20 minutes and a key is not in the actuation area,
these lights turn off(2).  Interior Lights
 Door Mirror Foot
Lights
(1) w/o Smart Key System

(2) w/ Smart Key System

2. DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM

a. The daytime running light system is designed to automatically illuminate the headlights (dimmed
LO-beams), during the daytime to make the car more visible to other vehicles.
 The main body ECU (instrument panel junction block) and power distributor control this
system. The main body ECU (instrument panel junction block) transmits a turn ON signal to
the power distributor, and the power distributor illuminates the LO-beams using a duty
control.
 This system is enabled when the conditions given below are met:

 Ignition switch on (IG)

 Engine speed signal input (engine running condition)

 Parking brake switch OFF

 Light control switch not in DRL OFF

 Light control switch is in OFF, TAIL or AUTO position (and the headlights are not
turned on via the automatic light control).
3. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
 When the light control switch is in the AUTO position, the light control sensor detects the ambient
light level and automatically turns the headlights, taillights, parking lights, and license plate lights
ON or OFF.
 This system is controlled by the main body ECU (instrument panel junction block).

4. LIGHT AUTO TURN-OFF SYSTEM

The light automatic turn-off system is used to prevent forgetting to turn off the exterior lights (headlights,
taillights, parking lights, license plate lights).

 This system is controlled by the main body ECU (instrument panel junction block).
 This system has the following functions.

LIGHT AUTO TURN-OFF SYSTEM REFERENCE CHART

Function Outline

The exterior lights automatically turn off when all of the following
Driver Side Door-linked conditions have been met:
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Function  The ignition switch is off or on (ACC).

 The light control switch is in the TAIL position.

 The driver side door is opened.

The exterior lights automatically turn off after 30 seconds when all of the
following conditions have been met:

Delay Function  The ignition switch is off or on (ACC).

 The light control switch is in the HEAD position.

 All doors are closed after any of the doors are opened.

The exterior lights turn off immediately when the delay function is active
and the following condition has been met:
Door Control Transmitter-
linked Function
 All doors are locked again using door control transmitter with all
doors locked.

5. POWER DISTRIBUTOR

The power distributor uses non-contact type semiconductor relays to reduce the weight of the relay block. The
headlight relay LH, headlight relay RH and high beam headlight relay are integrated in the power distributor.
The power distributor has LO-beam headlight control function, Hl-beam headlight control function and daytime
running light control function.

HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Fig. 12: Identifying Power Distributor (Engine Room Junction Block Assembly)
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HINT:

 Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the lighting system.

 *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK
3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage: 11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.

4. INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

a. Use Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

Result

RESULT CHART
Result Proceed to
CAN Communication System DTC is not output A
CAN Communication System DTC is output B

B: GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A: Go to next step.

5. CHECK FOR DTC*

Result

RESULT CHART
Result Proceed to
DTC is not output A
DTC is output B

B: GO TO STEP 8

A: Go to next step.

6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Result
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RESULT CHART
Result Proceed to
Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A
Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B

B: GO TO STEP 8

A: Go to next step.

7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

a. Data List/Active Test (See DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST)
b. Terminals of ECU (See TERMINALS OF ECU)
8. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
9. CONFIRMATION TEST

NEXT: END

CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS

HINT:

The following items can be customized.

NOTE:  Before attempting to customize vehicle settings, confirm whether it is

possible to make the change that the customer has requested.
 Be sure to record the current value before customizing.
 Before troubleshooting the lighting system, pay attention because there is
a possibility that a function has been disabled by customizing. (Example:
If "The wireless operation does not function", check that the wireless
operation has not been disabled by customizing, then perform the
troubleshooting.)

Illuminated Entry:

ILLUMINATED ENTRY REFERENCE CHART

Display Default Contents Setting
Changes the lighting time of the personal light, interior lights
*1 *2
Lighting Time 15s and ignition key cylinder light /engine switch illumination 7.5 s/15 s/30 s
after closing all of the doors. (It will quickly fade out when the
ignition switch is turned on (IG))
Lights up the personal light, interior lights and ignition key
I/L when ACC
ON cylinder light*1 /engine switch illumination *2 when the ignition ON/OFF
OFF
switch is turned from on (ACC or IG) to off.
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Lights up the personal light, interior lights and ignition key

I/L ON W/Door
Key Unlock
ON cylinder light*1 /engine switch illumination *2 when the doors ON/OFF
are unlocked using the mechanical key.
Mirr-Foot-Lgt Lights up the door mirror foot lights when the key enters
ON ON/OFF
Approached actuation area around the doors.
Mirr-Foot-Lgt Lights up the door mirror foot lights when the doors are
ON ON/OFF
Unlocked unlocked using door control transmitter or mechanical key.
Mirr-Foot-Lgt Lights up the door mirror foot lights when the doors are
ON ON/OFF
w/Master SW unlocked with the door control switch.
Mirror Foot
15s Changes the lighting time of the door mirror foot lights. 0s/7.5s/15s/30s
Light Time
HINT:

 *1: w/o Smart Key System

 *2: w/ Smart Key System

Light Control:

LIGHT CONTROL REFERENCE CHART

Display Default Contents Setting
Changes the ambient brightness level required
Disp Ex ON to dim the lights such as the indicator lights of
Normal Light2/Light1/Normal/Dark1/Dark2
Sen the combination meter, A/ C indicator light,
and clock.
Changes the ambient brightness level required
Disp Ex OFF to cancel the dimming of the combination
Normal Light2/Light1/Normal/Dark1/Dark2
Sen meter indicator lights, A/C indicator light, and
clock.
Keeps the headlights on for a certain period of
Light Auto
30 s time after turning the ignition switch off and OFF/30 s/60 s/90 s
OFF Delay
closing all the doors with the headlights on.
Adjusts the sensitivity of the automatic light
Sensitivity Normal Light2/Light1/Normal/Dark1/Dark2
control function.
DRL
ON ON/OFF of the DRL function. ON/OFF
Function

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of a problem. The likely causes of the problem are indicated in
descending order. Check each suspected area in order. Repair or replace faulty parts or perform adjustments as
necessary.

Headlight:
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HEADLIGHT SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
H-LP LL fuse or H-LP RL fuse -
Bulb -
One side LO-beam headlight does not
illuminate. Harness or connector -
Power distributor (Engine
-
room junction block assembly)
LIGHT CONTROL
Light control switch circuit
SWITCH CIRCUIT
Both left and right LO-beam headlights do HEADLIGHT RELAY
Headlight relay circuit
not illuminate. CIRCUIT
Main body ECU (Instrument
-
panel junction block)
H-LP LH fuse or H-LP RH
-
fuse
One side Hl-beam headlight does not Bulb -
illuminate. Harness or connector -
Power distributor (Engine
-
room junction block assembly)
LIGHT CONTROL
Light control switch circuit
SWITCH CIRCUIT
Both left and right Hl-beam headlights do
HEADLIGHT (HI-
not illuminate (Lo beam headlights are Headlight (HI-BEAM) circuit
BEAM) CIRCUIT
normal).
Main body ECU (Instrument
-
panel junction block)
LIGHT CONTROL
Light control switch circuit
SWITCH CIRCUIT
"High Flash" headlight does not illuminate HEADLIGHT (HI-
Headlight (HI-BEAM) circuit
(Passing function). BEAM) CIRCUIT
Main body ECU (Instrument
-
panel junction block)

Taillight:

TAILLIGHT SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
One front parking light does not Bulb -
illuminate. Harness or connector -
One rear taillight does not Bulb -
illuminate. Harness or connector -
One license plate light does not Bulb -
illuminate. Harness or connector -
Bulb -
One side marker light does not
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illuminate. Harness or connector -

TAIL fuse -
LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Light control switch circuit
CIRCUIT
All of the lights do not
illuminate. TAILLIGHT RELAY
Taillight relay circuit
CIRCUIT
Main body ECU (Instrument panel
-
junction block)

Daytime running light control:

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT CONTROL SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
Check CAN communication system -
LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Light control switch circuit
CIRCUIT
IG signal circuit IG SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Daytime running light control PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
does not operate. Parking brake switch circuit
CIRCUIT
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT
Daytime running light relay circuit
RELAY CIRCUIT
Main body ECU (Instrument panel
-
junction block)

Stop light:

STOP LIGHT SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
One stop light does not Bulb -
illuminate. Harness or connector -
High-mounted stop light HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT
assembly (for Rear Spoiler with ASSEMBLY (FOR REAR SPOILER WITH
High-mounted stop Press Line) PRESS LINE)
light does not High-mounted stop light
illuminate. assembly (for Rear Spoiler INSPECTION
without Press Line)
Harness or connector -
STOP fuse -
All of the lights do not Stop light switch INSPECTION
operate. Stop light control relay STOP LIGHT CONTROL RELAY
Harness or connector -

Front fog light:

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FRONT FOG LIGHT SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
Bulb -
One fog light does not illuminate.
Harness or connector -
FR FOG fuse -
LIGHT CONTROL
Light control switch circuit
SWITCH CIRCUIT
Both left and right fog lights do not
illuminate (Taillights illuminate). FRONT FOG LIGHT
Front fog light circuit
CIRCUIT
Main body ECU (Instrument
-
panel junction block)

Turn signal and hazard warning light:

TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
HAZ fuse -
Hazard warning lights do not operate (Turn Hazard warning switch REMOVAL
signal lights are normal). Turn signal flasher assembly INSPECTION
Harness or connector -
GAUGE No. 1 fuse -
Headlight dimmer switch assembly
Turn signal lights do not operate (Hazard INSPECTION
(Turn signal switch)
warning lights are normal).
Turn signal flasher assembly INSPECTION
Harness or connector -
Hazard warning lights and turn signal lights do Turn signal flasher assembly INSPECTION
not operate. Harness or connector -
Headlight dimmer switch assembly
INSPECTION
Turn signal lights do not operate in one (Turn signal switch)
direction. Turn signal flasher assembly INSPECTION
Harness or connector -
Bulb -
Only one bulb does not operate.
Harness or connector -

Back-up light:

BACK-UP LIGHT SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
Bulb -
One side back-up light does not illuminate.
Harness or connector -
GAUGE No. 1 fuse -
Park/Neutral position switch (for
INSPECTION
U151E)
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Park/Neutral position switch (for

INSPECTION
U151F)
Both left and right back-up lights do not
Park/Neutral position switch (for
illuminate. ADJUSTMENT
U760E)
Harness or connector -

Illuminated entry system:

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
Personal light assembly INSPECTION
Only personal light does not illuminate.
Harness or connector -
Bulb -
Only front interior light does not illuminate.
Harness or connector -
Bulb -
Only rear interior light does not illuminate.
Harness or connector -
IGNITION KEY CYLINDER
Only ignition key cylinder light does not Ignition key cylinder light
LIGHT
illuminate, (w/o Smart Key System)
Harness or connector -
Engine switch illumination ENGINE SWITCH
circuit ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT
Only engine switch illumination does not
illuminate, (w/ Smart Key System) Main body ECU
(Instrument panel junction -
block)
One side door mirror foot light does not Door mirror foot light REMOVAL
come on. Harness or connector -
Door mirror foot light DOOR MIRROR FOOT
Both left and right door mirror foot lights circuit LIGHT CIRCUIT
do not come on (Interior lights operate Main body ECU
normally). (Instrument panel junction -
block)
DOME fuse -
Door courtesy switch DOOR COURTESY
circuit SWITCH CIRCUIT
Door lock position switch DOOR LOCK POSITION
circuit CIRCUIT
IG signal circuit IG SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Illuminated entry system does not operate
normally. ACC signal circuit ACC SIGNAL CIRCUIT
INTERIOR LIGHT
Interior light circuit
CIRCUIT
Engine switch illumination ENGINE SWITCH
circuit ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT

Door mirror foot light DOOR MIRROR FOOT

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circuit LIGHT CIRCUIT

Main body ECU
(Instrument panel junction -
block)

Vanity light:

VANITY LIGHT SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
Bulb -
Vanity light does not illuminate.
Harness or connector -

Glove box light:

GLOVE BOX LIGHT SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
Glove box light assembly INSPECTION
Glove box light does not illuminate.
Harness or connector -

Personal light:

PERSONAL LIGHT SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
Personal light assembly INSPECTION
Front personal lights do not illuminate.
Harness or connector -

Front door courtesy light

FRONT DOOR COURTESY LIGHT SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
Front door courtesy light DOOR COURTESY LIGHT
Front door courtesy light does not illuminate. Front door courtesy switch INSPECTION
Harness or connector -

Automatic light control system:

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
Check DTCs DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
LIGHT CONTROL
Light control switch circuit
Automatic light control system does SWITCH CIRCUIT
not operate normally. IG signal circuit IG SIGNAL CIRCUIT

Main body ECU (Instrument -

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panel junction block)

Light auto turn off system:

LIGHT AUTO TURN OFF SYSTEM SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH
Light control switch circuit
CIRCUIT
DOOR COURTESY
Light auto turn off system does not Door courtesy switch circuit SWITCH CIRCUIT
operate normally.
IG signal circuit IG SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Main body ECU (Instrument panel
-
junction block)

Battery saving control:

BATTERY SAVING CONTROL SYMPTOM CHART

Symptom Suspected Area Refer to
DOOR COURTESY SWITCH
Door courtesy switch circuit
CIRCUIT
KEY REMINDER BUZZER DOES
Battery saving function does Unlock warning switch circuit NOT SOUND
not operate.
IG signal circuit IG SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Main body ECU (Instrument panel
-
junction block)

TERMINALS OF ECU

1. CHECK MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

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a. Disconnect the 1 A, 1F and 1M junction block connectors.

b. Measure the voltage and resistance between the specified terminals of the wire harness side
connectors and body ground.

Standard voltage

TERMINAL DESCRIPTION CHART

Symbols Wiring Color Terminal Description Condition Specified Condition
1A-1 - Body ground B - Body ground Battery power supply Always 11 to 14 V
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Standard resistance

TERMINAL DESCRIPTION CHART

Terminal Specified
Symbols Wiring Color Condition
Description Condition
1F-10 (GND1) - Body W-B - Body
Ground Always Below 1 ohms
ground ground
1M-9 (GND2) - Body W-B - Body
Ground Always Below 1 ohms
ground ground

If the result is not as specified, there may be a malfunction on the wire harness side.

c. Reconnect the 1A, 1F and 1M junction block connectors.

d. Measure the resistance and voltage between the specified terminals of the junction block connectors
and body ground.

Standard resistance

TERMINAL DESCRIPTION CHART

Specified
Symbols Wiring Color Terminal Description Condition
Condition
D7-18 (CLTE)*1 - Body BR - Body Automatic light control
Always Below 1 ohms
ground ground ground

Standard voltage

TERMINAL DESCRIPTION CHART

Wiring Specified
Symbols Terminal Description Condition
Color Condition
1C-14 (PKB) - LG - Body Parking brake switch Parking brake switch ON Below 1 V
Body ground ground input Parking brake switch OFF 11 to 14 V
Light control switch in
Below 1 V
1D-3 (HRLY) - P - Body Headlight relay drive HEAD
Body ground ground output Light control switch not in
11 to 14 V
HEAD
Dimmer switch in HIGH or
1D-9 (DIM) - L - Body High beam headlights Below 1 V
HIGH FLASH
Body ground ground drive output
Dimmer switch in LOW 11 to 14 V
Ignition key cylinder light
*2 Below 1 V
1I-10 (ILE) - BR - Body Ignition key cylinder ON
Body ground ground light drive output Ignition key cylinder light
11 to 14 V
OFF
Rear door LH and RH
11 to 14 V
locked
1L-5 (LSR)*5 - B - Body Rear door lock position
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Body ground ground switch LH or RH input Rear door LH or RH

Below 1 V
unlocked
Dimmer switch in HIGH or
1N-2 (HU) - LG - Body Dimmer switch HIGH Below 1 V
HIGH FLASH
Body ground ground input
Dimmer switch in LOW 11 to 14 V
1O-7 (LCTY) - B - Body Rear door courtesy Rear door LH open Below 1 V
Body ground ground switch LH input Rear door LH closed 11 to 14 V
Rear door LH and RH
11 to 14 V
1P-5 (LSR)*5 - G - Body Rear door lock position locked
Body ground ground switch LH or RH input Rear door LH or RH
Below 1 V
unlocked
1P-5 (LSWL)*4 G - Body Rear door lock position Rear door LH locked 11 to 14 V
- Body ground ground switch LH input Rear door LH unlocked Below 1 V
1R-5 (ILE) - SB - Body Interior lights drive Interior lights ON Below 1 V
Body ground ground output Interior lights OFF 11 to 14 V
D7-4 (MLRY)*8 R - Body Door mirror foot light Door mirror foot light ON Below 1 V
- Body ground ground drive output Door mirror foot light OFF 11 to 14 V
D7-5 (LSWR)*4 B - Body Rear door lock position Rear door RH locked 11 to 14 V
- Body ground ground switch RH input Rear door RH unlocked Below 1 V
D7-5 (RCTY)*7 GR - Body Rear door courtesy Rear door RH open Below 1 V
- Body ground ground switch RH input Rear door RH closed 11 to 14 V
D7-7 (RCTY)*6 GR - Body Rear door courtesy Rear door RH open Below 1 V
- Body ground ground switch RH input Rear door RH closed 11 to 14 V
Light control switch in
Below 1 V
D7-17 (HEAD) - P - Body Light control switch HEAD
Body ground ground HEAD input Light control switch not in
11 to 14 V
HEAD
Ignition switch off Below 1 V
D7-19 (CLTS)*1 G - Body Automatic light control
Automatic light control Pulse generation
- Body ground ground sensor signal input
system operates (See waveform 1 1)
Ignition switch off Below 1 V
D7-20 (CLTB) Automatic light control
*1 - Body B - Body Ignition switch on (IG) and
sensor power supply
ground light control switch in 11 to 14 V
ground output
AUTO
Front passenger side door
Below 1 V
D7-21 (PCTY) - SB - Body Front passenger side door open
Body ground ground courtesy switch input Front passenger side door
11 to 14 V
closed
D7-25 (BCTY) - L - Body Back door courtesy Back door open Below 1 V
Body ground ground switch input Back door closed 11 to 14 V
Front passenger side door
D7-27 (LSWP) - SB - Body Front passenger side door locked 11 to 14 V
Body ground ground lock position switch input
Front passenger side door
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unlocked Below 1 V
D7-28 (FFOG) - O - Body Front fog light switch Front fog light switch ON Below 1 V
Body ground ground input Front fog light switch OFF 11 to 14 V
Light control switch in
D8-4 (FFGO) - O - Body Front fog light relay drive HEAD and front fog light Below 1 V
Body ground ground output switch ON
Front fog light switch OFF 11 to 14 V
D8-9 (LSWD) - GR - Body Driver side door lock Driver side door locked 11 to 14 V
Body ground ground position switch input Driver side door unlocked Below 1 V
Dimmer switch in HIGH
Below 1 V
D8-13 (HF) - R - Body Dimmer switch HIGH FLASH position
Body ground ground FLASH signal input Dimmer switch not in HIGH
11 to 14 V
FLASH position
Light control switch in
Below 1 V
D8-21 (A) - G - Body Light control switch AUTO
Body ground ground AUTO signal input Light control switch not in
11 to 14 V
AUTO
Light control switch in
Below 1 V
D8-23 (TAIL) - SB - Body Light control switch TAIL or HEAD
Body ground ground TAIL signal input Light control switch in
11 to 14 V
neither TAIL nor HEAD
D8-24 (DCTY) - G - Body Driver side door courtesy Driver side door open Below 1 V
Body ground ground switch input Driver side door closed 11 to 14 V
Engine switch illumination
11 to 14 V
D8-25 (SWIL)*3 R - Body Engine switch ON
- Body ground ground illumination drive output Engine switch illumination
Below 1 V
OFF
If the result is not as specified, the main body ECU (Instrument panel junction block) may have a
malfunction.
HINT:

1. *1: w/ Automatic Light Control

2. *2: w/o Smart Key System
3. *3: w/ Smart Key System
4. *4: w/ Smart Key System, w/ Power Back Door, w/Glass Hatch Opener
5. *5: w/o Smart Key System, w/o Power Back Door, w/o Glass Hatch Opener
6. *6: w/ Power Back Door
7. *7: w/o Power Back Door
8. *8: w/ Door Mirror Foot Light

1. Waveform 1

WAVEFORM REFERENCE CHART

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Item Contents
Tool setting 5 V/DIV., 5 ms./DIV.

HINT:

If the ambient light becomes brighter, width A becomes narrower.

DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

1. DESCRIPTION

Fig. 14: Waveform Graph

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a. Lighting system data and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read from the Data Link
Connector 3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. When the system seems to be malfunctioning, use Techstream
to check for malfunctions and perform repairs.
2. CHECK DLC3
a. Check the DLC3 (See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS ).
3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.

DTC CHECK/CLEAR

1. CHECK DTC
a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Trouble Codes.
e. Read the DTCs.
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HINT:

Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.

2. CLEAR DTC
a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Trouble Codes.
e. Erase the DTCs.

HINT:

Refer to the Techstream operator's manual for further details.

FAIL-SAFE CHART

1. Automatic Light Control Function

a. If the main body ECU detects a malfunction in the automatic light control sensor, the main body
ECU effects fail-safe control to prohibit the automatic light control.
 If a problem occurs in the automatic light control system when the light control switch is in
the AUTO position and the headlights or taillights are on, the body ECU will keep the lights
on until the light control switch is turned off or the conditions for activating the headlight
auto turn off system are met.
 If a problem occurs in the automatic light control system when the light control switch is in
the AUTO position, and both headlights and taillights are off, the body ECU will interrupt
the automatic light control system operation and keep both headlights and taillights off until
the frequency output from the automatic light control sensor is determined to be normal.

DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST

1. READ DATA LIST

HINT:

Using Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuator and other
items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because
intermittent conditions or signals may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Reading the Data
List information early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time.

CAUTION: In the following table, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are
reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values
when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.

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b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).

c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Data List.
e. Read the Data List according to the display on Techstream.

Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY NORMAL CONDITION CHART

Diagnostic
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
Note
Key Unlock Key unlock warning switch ON: Key in ignition key cylinder
-
Warning SW signal/ON or OFF OFF: No key in ignition key cylinder
Ignition switch or engine ON: Ignition switch on (ACC)
ACC SW -
switch ACC signal/ON or OFF OFF: Ignition switch off
Ignition switch or engine ON: Ignition switch on (IG)
IG SW -
switch IG signal/ON or OFF OFF: Ignition switch off
Parking Brake Parking brake switch ON: Parking brake switch ON
-
SW signal/ON or OFF OFF: Parking brake switch OFF
D Door Driver side door courtesy ON: Driver side door open
-
Courtesy SW switch signal/ON or OFF OFF: Driver side door closed
Front passenger side door
P Door Courtesy ON: Front passenger side door open
courtesy switch signal/ON or -
SW OFF: Front passenger side door closed
OFF
RR Door Rear door courtesy switch RH ON: Rear door RH open
-
Courtesy SW signal/ON or OFF OFF: Rear door RH closed
RL Door Rear door courtesy switch LH ON: Rear door LH open
-
Courtesy SW signal/ON or OFF OFF: Rear door LH closed
Back Door Back door courtesy switch ON: Back door open
-
Courtesy SW signal/ON or OFF OFF: Back door closed
D-Door Lock Driver side door lock position ON: Driver side door unlocked
-
Pos SW switch signal/ON or OFF OFF: Driver side door locked
Front passenger side door lock
P-Door Lock ON: Front passenger side door unlocked
position switch signal/ON or -
Pos SW OFF: Front passenger side door locked
OFF
Glass Hatch Back window courtesy switch ON: Back window open
-
Courtesy SW signal/ON or OFF OFF: Back window closed
ON: Either driver side door control switch
or passenger side door control switch in
Door Lock SW- Door control switch LOCK LOCK position
-
Lock signal/ON or OFF OFF: Both driver side door control switch
and passenger side door control switch
not in LOCK position

ON: Either driver side door control switch

or passenger side door control switch in
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UNLOCK position
Door Lock SW- Door control switch UNLOCK OFF: Both driver side door control switch
-
Unlock signal/ON or OFF and passenger side door control switch
not in UNLOCK position
ON: Driver side door key cylinder is
Door Key SW- Door key linked lock switch turned to lock position
-
Lock signal/ON or OFF OFF: Driver side door key cylinder is not
turned
Rear door lock position switch ON: Rear door RH unlocked OFF: Rear
-
RR-Door Lock RH signal/ON or OFF*1 door RH locked
Pos SW Rear door lock position switch ON: Rear door RH or LH unlocked OFF:
-
RH or LH signal/ON or OFF*2 Rear door RH and LH locked
Rear door lock position switch ON: Rear door LH unlocked OFF: Rear
-
RL-Door Lock LH signal/ON or OFF*1 door LH locked
Pos SW Rear door lock position switch ON: Rear door LH or RH unlocked OFF:
-
LH or RH signal/ON or OFF*2 Rear door LH and RH locked
ON: Dimmer switch in HIGH or HIGH
Dimmer switch HIGH
Dimmer SW FLASH -
signal/ON or OFF
OFF: Dimmer switch in LOW
ON: Dimmer switch in HIGH FLASH
Passing Light Dimmer switch HIGH FLASH
OFF: Dimmer switch not in HIGH -
SW signal/ON or OFF
FLASH
Front Fog Light Front fog light switch ON: Front fog light switch ON
-
SW signal/ON or OFF OFF: Front fog light switch OFF
Light control switch AUTO ON: Light control switch in AUTO
Auto Light SW -
signal/ON or OFF OFF: Light control switch not in AUTO
Head Light SW Light control switch HEAD ON: Light control switch in HEAD
-
(Head) signal/ON or OFF OFF: Light control switch not in HEAD
ON: Light control switch in TAIL or
Head Light SW Light control switch TAIL HEAD
-
(Tail) signal/ON or OFF OFF: Light control switch not in TAIL
and HEAD
Illumination Illumination rate information/0
Condition value will be displayed -
Rate Info ms. to 99.99 ms.
HINT:

 *1: w/ Smart Key System, w/ Power Back Door, w/ Glass Hatch Opener
 *2: w/o Smart Key System w/o Power Back Door w/o Glass Hatch Opener

2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST

HINT:

Using Techstream to perform Active Tests allows relays, VSVs, actuators and other items to be operated
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without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because
intermittent operation may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Performing Active Tests
early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time. Data List information can be displayed while
performing Active Tests.

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.

b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Active Test.
e. Perform the Active Test according to the display on Techstream.

Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY CONTROL RANGE CHART

Control Diagnostic
Tester Display Test Part
Range Note
Personal light, interior lights and ignition key cylinder
Illuminated *1 *2 ON/OFF -
Entry System light /engine switch illumination (Interior light switch in
DOOR position, and all doors closed)
Side Mirror
Door mirror foot light ON/OFF -
Foot Light
Indicator for
Engine switch illumination ON/OFF -
Lighting*2
Taillight Relay Taillight relay ON/OFF -
Headlight Relay LO-beam headlight relay ON/OFF -
Head Light Hi HI-beam headlight relay ON/OFF -
Front Fog Light
Front fog light relay ON/OFF -
Relay
HINT:

 *1: w/o Smart Key System

 *2: w/ Smart Key System

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

Lighting System

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART - LIGHTING SYSTEM

DTC Refer
Detection Item Trouble Area
Code to

Light Sensor Circuit 1. Automatic light control sensor

B1244 2. Harness or connector  
Malfunction
3. Main body ECU (Instrument panel junction
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block)

DTC B1244 LIGHT SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION

DESCRIPTION

The automatic light control sensor detects ambient light, converts it into an electrical signal, and outputs it to the
main body ECU. The main body ECU turns on or off the headlights and taillights according to the signal.

DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

DTC
DTC Detecting Condition Trouble Area
No.
 Malfunction in automatic light control  Automatic light control sensor
sensor  Harness or connector
B1244
 Open or short in automatic light control  Main body ECU (Instrument panel
sensor circuit junction block)

WIRING DIAGRAM

Fig. 15: Light Sensor - Wiring Diagram

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Data List.
e. Read the display on Techstream.

Main Body:
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TESTER DISPLAY NORMAL CONDITION CHART

Diagnostic
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
Note
Illumination Illumination rate information/0 ms Value is output according to
-
Rate to 99.99 ms ambient light levels

OK: Normal condition listed above is displayed.

NG: Go to step 2

OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MAIN BODY ECU - AUTOMATIC LIGHT

CONTROL SENSOR)
a. for Manual A/C
1. Disconnect the F2 automatic light control sensor connector.
2. Disconnect the D7 main body ECU connector.
3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
D7-18 (CLTE) - F2-6 (CLTE) Always Below 1 ohms
D7-19 (CLTS) - F2-4 (CLTS) Always Below 1 ohms
D7-20 (CLTB) - F2-3 (CLTB) Always Below 1 ohms
D7-18 (CLTE) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
D7-19 (CLTS) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
D7-20 (CLTB) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
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Fig. 16: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor And Main Body ECU Connector
Terminals (For Manual A/C)
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

b. for Automatic A/C

1. Disconnect the F1 automatic light control sensor connector.
2. Disconnect the D7 main body ECU connector.
3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
D7-18 (CLTE) - F1-3 (CLTE) Always Below 1 ohms
D7-19 (CLTS) - F1-5 (CLTS) Always Below 1 ohms
D7-20 (CLTB) - F1-6 (CLTB) Always Below 1 ohms
D7-18 (CLTE) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
D7-19 (CLTS) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
D7-20 (CLTB) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

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Fig. 17: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor And Main Body ECU Connector
Terminals (For Automatic A/C)
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OK: Go to next step.

3. INSPECT MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY)

a. Reconnect the main body ECU connector.
b. Measure the voltage and resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Fig. 18: Identifying Main Body ECU Connector Terminals (Instrument Panel Junction Block
Assembly)
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Standard voltage
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TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Ignition switch off Below 1 V
D7-20 (CLTB) - D7-18 (CLTE)
Ignition switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
D7-18 (CLTE) - Body ground Always Below 1 ohms

NG: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

OK: Go to next step.

4. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR

a. for Manual A/C:
1. Reconnect the automatic light control sensor connector.
2. Connect an oscilloscope to the automatic light control sensor connector.

Fig. 19: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Connector Terminals

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

3. Check the waveform.

OK

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Tool Setting Condition Specified Condition
F2-6 (CLTE) - F2-4 5 V/DIV., 5 Ignition switch on (IG), light Correct waveform is
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(CLTS) ms./ DIV. control switch in AUTO as shown

HINT:

If the ambient light becomes brighter, width A becomes narrower.

Fig. 20: Waveform Graph

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b. for Automatic A/C:

1. Reconnect the automatic light control sensor connector.
2. Connect an oscilloscope to the automatic light control sensor connector.

Fig. 21: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Connector Terminals

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3. Check the waveform.

OK

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Tool Setting Condition Specified Condition
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F1-3 (CLTE) - F1-5 5 V/DIV., 5 Ignition switch on (IG), light Correct waveform is
(CLTS) ms./ DIV. control switch in AUTO as shown

HINT:

If the ambient light becomes brighter, width A becomes narrower.

Fig. 22: Waveform Graph

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NG: REPLACE AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR

OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

IG SIGNAL CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTION

 The main body ECU receives IG signal to control the following systems:

 Automatic light control system

 Light auto turn-off system
 Daytime running light system
 Illuminated entry system

WIRING DIAGRAM
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Fig. 23: IG Signal - Wiring Diagram

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Data List.
e. Read the display on Techstream.

Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY NORMAL CONDITION CHART

Tester Diagnostic
Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
Display Note
ON: Ignition switch on
Ignition switch or engine switch IG signal/ON
IGSW (IG) -
or OFF
OFF: Ignition switch off

OK: Normal conditions listed above are displayed.

NG: Go to step 2

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

2. INSPECT FUSE (ECU-IG NO. 1)

a. Remove the ECU-IG No. 1 fuse from the instrument panel junction block.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
ECU-IG No. 1 fuse Always Below 1 ohms

NG: REPLACE FUSE

OK: Go to next step.

3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IG POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)

a. Measure the voltage between the loading slot of the fuse and body ground.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
Ignition switch off Below 1 V
ECU-IG No. 1 fuse terminal - Body ground
Ignition switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

Fig. 24: Identifying ECU-IG No. 1 Fuse Terminals

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OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

ACC SIGNAL CIRCUIT

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DESCRIPTION

The main body ECU receives the ACC signal to control the illuminated entry system.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Fig. 25: ACC Signal - Wiring Diagram

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Data List.
e. Read the display on Techstream.

Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY NORMAL CONDITION CHART

Tester Diagnostic
Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
Display Note
ON: Ignition switch on
Ignition switch or engine switch ACC
ACC SW (ACC) -
signal/ON or OFF
OFF: Ignition switch off

OK: Normal conditions listed above are displayed.

NG: Go to step 2
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OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

2. INSPECT FUSE (ACC)

a. Remove the ECU-ACC fuse from the instrument panel junction block.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
ECU-ACC fuse Always Below 1 ohms

NG: REPLACE FUSE

OK: Go to next step.

3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ACC POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)

a. Measure the voltage between the loading slot of the fuse and body ground.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
Ignition switch off Below 1 V
ECU-ACC fuse terminal - Body ground
Ignition switch on (ACC) 11 to 14 V

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

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Fig. 26: Identifying ECU-ACC Fuse Terminal

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OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

HEADLIGHT RELAY CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTION

 The main body receives the light control switch HEAD signal to control the headlight relays. The
headlight relays are installed in the power distributor (engine room junction block assembly).
 When the light control switch is in AUTO position, the main body ECU receives the ambient light level
signal from the automatic light control sensor to control the headlight relays.

WIRING DIAGRAM
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Fig. 27: Headlight Relay - Wiring Diagram (1 Of 2)

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Fig. 28: Headlight Relay - Wiring Diagram (2 Of 2)

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Active Test.
e. Check that the relays operate.
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Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY CONTROL RANGE CHART

Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
Headlight Relay Headlight Relay ON/OFF -

OK: Headlight relays operate. (LO-beam headlights illuminate.)

NG: Go to step 2

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

2. INSPECT ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the H-LP (LL) fuse and H-LP (RL) fuse from the engine room junction block assembly.
b. Measure the voltage between the loading slot of each fuse and body ground.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
H-LP (LL) fuse terminal - Body ground Light control switch OFF --> HEAD Below 1 V --> 11 to 14 V
H-LP (RL) fuse terminal - Body ground Light control switch OFF --> HEAD Below 1 V --> 11 to 14 V

NG: Go to step 3
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Fig. 29: Identifying H-LP (LL) And H-LP (RL) Terminal

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OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (FUSE - BODY GROUND)

3. INSPECT ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the engine room junction block assembly from the engine room relay block.
b. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2G-1
c. Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 2D-8 and 2D-9.
d. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
2B-4 - Battery negative Always 11 to 14 V
2B-5 - Battery negative Always 11 to 14 V

NG: REPLACE ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

Fig. 30: Identifying Engine Room Junction Block Assembly Connector Terminals
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

OK: Go to next step.

4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK

ASSEMBLY)
a. Disconnect the 2G engine room junction block assembly connector.
b. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTOR SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connector Condition Specified Condition
2G-1 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

Fig. 31: Identifying 2G Engine Room Junction Block Assembly Connector Terminal
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OK: Go to next step.

5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY -

MAIN BODY ECU)
a. Disconnect the 2D engine room junction block assembly connector.
b. Disconnect the 1D instrument panel junction block connector.
c. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
2D-9 - 1D-3 Always Below 1 ohms
2D-9 - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

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Fig. 32: Identifying Engine Room Junction Block Assembly And Instrument Panel Junction Block
Connector Terminals
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OK: Go to next step.

6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY -

BODY GROUND)
a. Disconnect the 2D engine room junction block assembly connector.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
2D-8 - Body ground Always Below 1 ohms

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

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Fig. 33: Identifying Engine Room Junction Block Assembly Connector Terminals
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OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT RELAY CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTION

This function is designed to automatically illuminate the headlights (dimmed low beams), during the daytime to
make the car more visible to other vehicles.

The main body ECU and power distributor control this function. The main body ECU transmits a turn ON
signal to the power distributor and the power distributor illuminates the LO-beams using a duty control. The
daytime running lights come on when the conditions given below are met:

 Ignition switch on (IG).

 Engine speed signal input (engine running condition).
 Parking brake switch is OFF.
 Light control switch is not in DRL OFF.
 Light control switch is in OFF, TAIL or AUTO position (and the headlights are not turned on via the
automatic light control).

WIRING DIAGRAM
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Fig. 34: Daytime Running Light Relay - Wiring Diagram

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. CHECK HEADLIGHT
a. Check the operation of LO-beam headlights and Hl-beam headlights.

OK: LO-beam headlights and Hl-beam headlights operate normally.

NG: GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

OK: Go to next step.

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2. INSPECT ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the engine room junction block assembly from the engine room relay block.
b. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2G-1.
c. Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 2D-8 and 2E-11.
d. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
2B-4 - Battery negative Always 8.47 to 12.6 V
2B-5 - Battery negative Always 8.47 to 12.6 V

NG: REPLACE ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

Fig. 35: Identifying Engine Room Junction Block Assembly Connector Terminals
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

HEADLIGHT (HI-BEAM) CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTION

The main body ECU receives a signal from the headlight dimmer switch assembly to control the HI-beam
headlights.

WIRING DIAGRAM
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Fig. 36: Headlight (HI-BEAM) - Wiring Diagram

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. CHECK HEADLIGHT
a. Check the operation of LO-beam headlights.

OK: LO-beam headlights operate normally.

NG: GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

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OK: Go to next step.

2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Active Test.
e. Check that the relay operates.

Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY CONTROL RANGE CHART

Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
Head Light (HI) HI-beam headlight relay ON/OFF -

OK: Relay operates. (HI-beam headlights illuminate.)

NG: Go to step 3

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

3. INSPECT ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the H-LP (RH) fuse and H-LP (LH) fuse from the engine room junction block assembly.
b. Measure the voltage between the loading slot of each fuse and body ground.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Specified
Tester Connection Condition
Condition
H-LP (RH) terminal - Body Light control switch in HEAD and dimmer switch
11 to 14 V
ground in HIGH
H-LP (LH) terminal - Body Light control switch in HEAD and dimmer switch
11 to 14 V
ground in HIGH

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (FUSE - BODY GROUND)

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Fig. 37: Identifying H-LP (LH) And H-LP (RH) Terminal

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

OK: Go to next step.

4. INSPECT ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the engine room junction block assembly from the engine room relay block.
b. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2G-1.
c. Connect the negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal 2D-8, 2D-9 and 2E-11.
d. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
2B-2 - Battery negative Always 11 to 14 V
2B-3 - Battery negative Always 11 to 14 V

NG: REPLACE ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

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Fig. 38: Identifying Engine Room Junction Block Assembly Connector Terminals
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

OK: Go to next step.

5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY -

MAIN BODY ECU)
a. Disconnect the 2D and 2E engine room junction block assembly connectors.
b. Disconnect the 1D instrument panel junction block connector.
c. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
2E-11 - 1D-9 Always Below 1 ohms
2D-9 - 1D-3 Always Below 1 ohms
2E-11 - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
2D-9 - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

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Fig. 39: Identifying Engine Room Junction Block Assembly And Instrument Panel Junction Block
Connector Terminals
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

FRONT FOG LIGHT CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTION

The main body ECU controls the front fog light relay when a signal is received from the headlight dimmer
switch assembly.

WIRING DIAGRAM
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Fig. 40: Front Fog Light - Wiring Diagram

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Active Test.
e. Check that the relay operates.

Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY CONTROL RANGE CHART

Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
Front Fog Light Relay Front fog light relay ON/OFF -
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OK: Front fog light relay operates. (Front fog lights come on.)

NG: Go to step 2

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

2. INSPECT FUSE (FR FOG)

a. Remove the FR FOG fuse from the instrument panel junction block.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
FR FOG fuse Always Below 1 ohms

NG: REPLACE FUSE

OK: Go to next step.

3. INSPECT FOG LIGHT RELAY (FOG)

a. Remove the front fog light relay from the instrument panel junction block.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
3-5 Voltage is not applied between terminals 1 and 2 10 kohms. or higher
3-5 Apply the battery voltage between terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 ohms

Fig. 41: Fog Light Relay Circuit

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

NG: REPLACE FOG LIGHT RELAY

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OK: Go to next step.

4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - FRONT FOG LIGHT RELAY)

a. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Front fog light relay terminal 5 - Body
Always 11 to 14 V
ground
Front fog light relay terminal 1 - Body Light control switch OFF --> Below 1 V --> 11 to 14
ground TAIL V

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

Fig. 42: Identifying Relay Terminal

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

OK: Go to next step.

5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT FOG LIGHT RELAY - MAIN BODY ECU)
a. Disconnect the D8 main body ECU connector.
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Fig. 43: Identifying Relay Terminal And Main Body ECU Connector Terminals
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Front fog light relay terminal 2 - D8-4 (FFGO) Always Below 1 ohms
D8-4 (FFGO) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK: Go to next step.

6. INSPECT MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

a. Reconnect the D8 main body ECU connector.

Fig. 44: Identifying Main Body ECU Connector Terminals

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
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b. Install the front fog light relay to the instrument panel junction block.
c. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
D8-4 (FFGO) - Body Light control switch in HEAD, front fog light switch 11 to 14 V --> Below
ground OFF --> ON 1V

NG: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (FRONT FOG LIGHT RELAY -

BODY GROUND)

LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTION

The main body ECU receives the following signals:

 Light control switch TAIL, HEAD, or AUTO signal

 Dimmer switch HIGH or HIGH FLASH (PASS) signal
 Front fog light switch signal

HINT:

When performing troubleshooting, inspect the switch that is related to the malfunction. For example, if
both right and left low beam headlights do not illuminate, read the light control switch HEAD signal
value only in the data list. If the value is normal, perform the headlight relay active test.

WIRING DIAGRAM
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Fig. 45: Light Control Switch - Wiring Diagram

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Data List.
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e. Read the display on Techstream.

Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY NORMAL CONDITION CHART

Diagnostic
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
Note
ON: Dimmer switch in HIGH or
Dimmer switch HIGH signal/ON or
Dimmer Hi SW HIGH FLASH -
OFF
OFF: Dimmer switch in LOW
ON: Dimmer switch in HIGH
Passing Light Dimmer switch HIGH FLASH FLASH
-
SW signal/ON or OFF OFF: Dimmer switch not in HIGH
FLASH
Front Fog Light Front fog light switch signal/ON or ON: Fog light switch ON
-
SW OFF OFF: Fog light switch OFF
ON: Light control switch in AUTO
Light control switch AUTO
Light Auto SW OFF: Light control switch not in -
signal/ON or OFF
AUTO
ON: Light control switch in HEAD
Light control switch HEAD
Headlight SW OFF: Light control switch not in -
signal/ON or OFF
HEAD
ON: Light control switch in TAIL or
Light control switch TAIL HEAD
Taillight SW -
signal/ON or OFF OFF: Light control switch in neither
TAIL nor HEAD

OK: Normal conditions listed above are displayed.

NG: Go to step 2

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

2. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Inspect the headlight dimmer switch assembly (See INSPECTION).

OK: Headlight dimmer switch assembly is normal.

NG: REPLACE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

OK: Go to next step.

3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK -

SWITCH ASSEMBLY)
a. Disconnect the D13 headlight dimmer switch assembly connector.
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b. Disconnect the D7 and D8 main body ECU connectors.

c. Disconnect the 1N instrument panel junction block connector.
d. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
D13-4 (BFG) - D7-28 (FFOG) Always Below 1 ohms
D13-11 (HU) - 1N-2 (HU) Always Below 1 ohms
D13-17 (HF) - D8-13 (HF) Always Below 1 ohms
D13-18 (T) - D8-23 (TAIL) Always Below 1 ohms
D13-19 (A) - D8-21 (A) Always Below 1 ohms
D13-20 (H) - D7-17 (HEAD) Always Below 1 ohms
D13-3 (LFG) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
D13-4 (BFG) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
D13-11 (HU) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
D13-17 (HF) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
D13-18 (T) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
D13-19 (A) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
D13-20 (H) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
D13-12 (EL) - Body ground Always Below 1 ohms

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

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Fig. 46: Identifying Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly And Main Body ECU Connector
Terminals
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

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DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTION

The main body ECU receives courtesy switch signals to control the illuminated entry system and light auto turn
off system.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Fig. 47: Door Courtesy Switch - Wiring Diagram

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

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a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.

b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Data List.
e. Read the display on Techstream.

Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY NORMAL CONDITION CHART

Diagnostic
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
Note
ON: Driver side door
Driver side door courtesy switch open
D door Courtesy SW -
signal/ON or OFF OFF: Driver side door
closed
ON: Passenger side door
Passenger side door courtesy switch open
P door Courtesy SW -
signal/ON or OFF OFF: Passenger side
door closed
ON: Rear door RH open
RR door Courtesy Rear door RH courtesy switch signal 1
OFF: Rear door RH -
SW ON or OFF
closed
ON: Rear door LH open
Rear door courtesy switch LH signal/ON
RL door Courtesy SW OFF: Rear door LH -
or OFF
closed
Back door Courtesy Back door Courtesy switch signal/ON or ON: Back door open
-
SW OFF OFF: Back door closed
ON: Back window open
Glass Hatch Courtesy Back window Courtesy Switch
OFF: Back window -
Switch signal/ON or OFF
closed

OK: Normal conditions listed above are displayed.

NG: Go to step 2

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

2. INSPECT COURTESY SWITCH

a. Inspect the front door courtesy switches (See INSPECTION).
b. Inspect the rear door courtesy switches (See INSPECTION).
c. Inspect the back door courtesy switch (See INSPECTION).
d. Inspect the back window courtesy switch (See INSPECTION ).
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OK: Courtesy switches are normal.

NG: REPLACE COURTESY SWITCH

OK: Go to next step.

3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MAIN BODY ECU - DOOR COURTESY SWITCH)
a. Check the harness and connector between the main body ECU and front door courtesy switch LH.
1. Disconnect the D8 main body ECU connector.
2. Disconnect the O2 switch connector.
3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
D8-24 (DCTY) - O2-1 Always Below 1 ohms
D8-24 (DCTY) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher

Fig. 48: Identifying DCTY Of Main Body ECU And Courtesy Switch Connector Terminals
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

b. Check the harness and connector between the main body ECU and front door courtesy switch RH.
1. Disconnect the D7 main body ECU connector.
2. Disconnect the N2 switch connector.
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3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
D7-21 (PCTY) - N2-1 Always Below 1 ohms
D7-21 (PCTY) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher

Fig. 49: Identifying Main Body ECU And Courtesy Switch Connector Terminals
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

c. Check the harness and connector between the instrument panel junction block and rear door
courtesy switch LH.
1. Disconnect the 1O instrument panel junction block connector.
2. Disconnect the O8 switch connector.
3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
1O-7 (LCTY) - O8-1 Always Below 1 ohms
1O-7 (LCTY) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
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Fig. 50: Identifying Instrument Panel Junction Block And Courtesy Switch Connector
Terminals
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

d. Check the harness and connector between the main body ECU and rear door courtesy switch RH.
1. Disconnect the D7 main body ECU connector.
2. Disconnect the N7 switch connector.
3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
D7-7 (RCTY)(1) - N7-1 Always Below 1 ohms
D7-7 (RCTY)(1) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
D7-5 (RCTY)(2) - N7-1 Always Below 1 ohms
D7-5 (RCTY)(2) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
(1) w/ Power Back Door

(2) w/o Power Back Door

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Fig. 51: Identifying Main Body ECU And Courtesy Switch Connector Terminals
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

e. Check the harness and connector between the main body ECU and back door lock assembly.
1. Disconnect the D7 main body ECU connector.
2. Disconnect the T4*1 or T3*2 back door lock assembly connector.
3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
D7-25 (BCTY) - T4-3 (1) Always Below 1 ohms
D7-25 (BCTY) - T3-3(2) Always Below 1 ohms
D7-25 (BCTY) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher
(1) w/ Power Back Door

(2) w/o Power Back Door

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Fig. 52: Identifying BCTY Of Main Body ECU And Back Door Lock Assembly Connector
Terminals
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

f. Check the harness and connector between the main body ECU and back window lock assembly (w/
Glass Hatch Opener).
1. Disconnect the D8 main body ECU connector.
2. Disconnect the T5 back window lock assembly connector.
3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
D8-20 (GCTY) - T5-2 Always Below 1 ohms
D8-20 (GCTY) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

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Fig. 53: Identifying GCTY OF Main Body ECU And Back Door Lock Assembly Connector
Terminals
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

DOOR LOCK POSITION CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTION

The main body ECU receives each door lock position switch signal to control the illuminated entry system.

WIRING DIAGRAM
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Fig. 54: Door Lock Position - Wiring Diagram

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Active Test.

Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY NORMAL CONDITION CHART

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Diagnostic
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
Note
ON: Driver side door
D-Door Lock Driver side door lock position switch unlocked
-
Pos SW signal/ON or OFF OFF: Driver side door
locked
ON: Front passenger side
P-Door Lock Front passenger side door lock position door unlocked
-
Pos SW switch signal/ON or OFF OFF: Front passenger
side locked
ON: Rear door LH
Rear door lock position switch LH unlocked
-
signal/ON or OFF*1 OFF: Rear door LH
RL-Door Lock locked
Pos SW ON: Rear door LH or RH
Rear door lock position switch LH or unlocked
-
RH signal/ON or OFF*2 OFF: Rear door LH and
RH locked
ON: Rear door RH
Rear door lock position switch RH unlocked
-
signal/ON or OFF*1 OFF: Rear door RH
RR-Door Lock locked
Pos SW ON: Rear door LH or RH
Rear door lock position switch LH or unlocked
*2 -
RH signal/ON or OFF OFF: Rear door LH and
RH locked
HINT:

 *1: w/ Smart Key System, w/ Power Back Door, w/ Glass Hatch Opener
 *2: w/o Smart Key System w/o Power Back Door w/o Glass Hatch Opener

OK: Normal conditions listed above are displayed.

HINT:

If the normal condition listed above are not displayed, perform the trouble shooting of the power
door lock control system.

NG: GO TO POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

INTERIOR LIGHT CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTION
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The illuminated entry system controls the personal light, interior lights and ignition key cylinder light*1 .

HINT:

*1: w/o Smart Key System

WIRING DIAGRAM

Fig. 55: Interior Light - Wiring Diagram

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Active Test.
e. Check the operation.

Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY CONTROL RANGE CHART

Control Diagnostic
Tester Display Test Part
Range Note
Personal light, interior lights and ignition key cylinder light
Illuminated Entry
(Light switch is in DOOR position and all doors are ON/OFF -
System
closed).

OK: Each light fades in.

NG: Go to step 2

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

2. INSPECT FUSE (DOME)

a. Remove the DOME fuse from the engine room relay block.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER DISPLAY SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Display Condition Specified Condition
DOME fuse Always Below 1 ohms

NG: REPLACE FUSE

OK: Go to next step.

3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION

BLOCK)
a. Disconnect the 1I and 1R instrument panel junction block connectors.
b. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage
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TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
1I-10 (ILE) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V
1R-5 (ILE) -Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

Fig. 56: Identifying Instrument Panel Junction Block Connector Terminals

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

ENGINE SWITCH ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTION

The illuminated entry system controls the engine switch illumination.

WIRING DIAGRAM
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Fig. 57: Engine Switch Illumination - Wiring Diagram

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Active Test.
e. Check the operation.

Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY CONTROL RANGE CHART

Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
Indicator for Lighting Engine switch illumination ON/OFF -

OK: Engine switch illumination comes on.

NG: Go to step 2

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

2. INSPECT ENGINE SWITCH

a. Remove the engine switch.
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Fig. 58: Inspecting Engine Switch

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

b. Apply battery voltage to the engine switch.

c. Check that the illumination comes on.

OK

MEASUREMENT AND SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Measurement Condition Specified Condition
Battery positive (+) --> Terminal 11 (SWIL)
Engine switch illumination comes on
Battery negative (-) --> Terminal 5 (GND) or 4 (COM)

NG: REPLACE ENGINE SWITCH

OK: Go to next step.

3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ENGINE SWITCH - MAIN BODY ECU AND BODY
GROUND)
a. Disconnect the D8 main body ECU connector.
b. Disconnect the D25 engine switch connector.
c. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
D25-11 (SWIL) - D8-25 (SWIL) Always Below 1 ohms
D25-4 (COM) or D25-5 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 ohms
D25-11 (SWIL) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

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Fig. 59: Identifying Engine Switch And Main Body ECU Connector Terminals
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OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

DOOR MIRROR FOOT LIGHT CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTION

The illuminated entry system controls the door mirror foot lights.

WIRING DIAGRAM
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Fig. 60: Door Mirror Foot Light - Wiring Diagram

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Active Test.
e. Check the operation.

Main Body

MAIN BODY REFERENCE CHART

Item Test Details Diagnostic Note
Side Mirror Foot Light Door mirror foot lights ON/OFF -

OK: Door mirror foot lights come on.

NG: Go to step 2
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OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

2. INSPECT MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

a. Disconnect the D7 main body ECU connector.
b. Using a service wire, connect D7-4 of the wire harness side and body ground.

OK: Door mirror foot lights come on.

NG: Go to step 3

Fig. 61: Identifying Main Body ECU Connector Terminals

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OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

3. INSPECT FUSE (G/H)

a. Remove the G/H fuse from the engine room relay block.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
G/H fuse Always Below 1 ohms

NG: REPLACE FUSE

OK: Go to next step.

4. INSPECT DOOR MIRROR FOOT LIGHT RELAY (MIR LP)

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a. Remove the door mirror foot light relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
3-5 Voltage is not applied between terminals 1 and 2 10 kohms or higher
3-5 Apply the battery voltage between terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 ohms

NG: REPLACE DOOR MIRROR FOOT LIGHT RELAY

Fig. 62: Fog Light Relay Circuit

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OK: Go to next step.

5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - DOOR MIRROR FOOT LIGHT RELAY)
a. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Door mirror foot light relay terminal 5 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V
Door mirror foot light relay terminal 2 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

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Fig. 63: Identifying Relay Terminal Of No. 2 Engine Room Relay Block
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OK: Go to next step.

6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DOOR MIRROR FOOT LIGHT RELAY - MAIN
BODY ECU)
a. Disconnect the D7 main body ECU connector.

Fig. 64: Identifying Relay Terminal Of No. 2 Engine Room Relay Block And Main Body ECU
Connector Terminals
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b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
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Door mirror foot light relay terminal 1 - D7-4 (MLRY) Always Below 1 ohms
D7-4 (MLRY) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (DOOR MIRROR FOOT LIGHT

RELAY - MAIN BODY ECU)

OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (DOOR MIRROR FOOT LIGHT

RELAY - BODY GROUND)

PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTION

The main body ECU receives a parking brake switch signal to control the daytime running light system.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Fig. 65: Parking Brake Switch - Wiring Diagram

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Data List.
e. Read the display on Techstream.

Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY NORMAL CONDITION CHART

Diagnostic
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition
Note
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ON: Parking brake switch is ON

Parking Brake Parking brake SW signal/ON or
OFF: Parking brake switch is -
SW OFF
OFF

OK: Normal conditions listed above are displayed.

NG: Go to step 2

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

2. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the parking brake switch assembly.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
1 - Switch body Shaft is pushed in (OFF) 10 kohms or higher
1 - Switch body Shaft is not pushed in (ON) Below 1 ohms

NG: REPLACE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Fig. 66: Inspecting Parking Brake Switch Assembly

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OK: Go to next step.

3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SWITCH - INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION

BLOCK)
a. Disconnect the 1C instrument panel junction block assembly connector.
b. Disconnect the A17 switch connector.
c. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
1C-14 - A17-1 Always Below 1 ohms
1C-14 - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

Fig. 67: Identifying Instrument Panel Junction Block And Parking Brake Switch Connector
Terminals
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OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

TAILLIGHT RELAY CIRCUIT

DESCRIPTION

 The main body ECU receives the light control switch TAIL signal to control the taillight relay.
 When the light control switch is in the AUTO position, the main body ECU receives the ambient light
level signal from the automatic light control sensor to control the taillight relay.

WIRING DIAGRAM
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Fig. 68: Taillight Relay - Wiring Diagram

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM

a. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
c. Turn Techstream on.
d. Select the following menu items: Body Electrical/Main Body/Active Test.
e. Check that the relay operates.

Main Body:

TESTER DISPLAY CONTROL RANGE CHART

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Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note

Taillight Relay Taillight relay ON/OFF -

OK: Taillight relay operates. (Taillights illuminate.)

NG: Go to step 2

OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

TABLE (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE)

2. INSPECT FUSE (TAIL)

a. Remove the TAIL fuse from the instrument panel junction block.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
TAIL fuse Always Below 1 ohms

NG: REPLACE FUSE

OK: Go to next step.

3. INSPECT TAILLIGHT RELAY (TAIL)

a. Remove the taillight relay from the instrument panel junction block.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Voltage is not applied between terminals 1 and 2 10 kohms or higher
3-5
Apply the battery voltage between terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 ohms
Voltage is not applied between terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 ohms
3-4
Apply the battery voltage between terminals 1 and 2 10 kohms or higher
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Fig. 69: Taillight Relay Circuit

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NG: REPLACE TAILLIGHT RELAY

OK: Go to next step.

4. INSPECT MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

a. Measure the voltage between the loading slot of the TAIL fuse and body ground.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
TAIL fuse terminal - Body ground Light control switch OFF --> TAIL Below 1 V --> 11 to 14 V

NG: Go to step 5

Fig. 70: Identifying TAIL Fuse Terminal

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OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (FUSE - BODY GROUND)

5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY - INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION

BLOCK)
a. Disconnect the 1A instrument panel junction block connector.
b. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
1A-1 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

Fig. 71: Identifying Instrument Panel Junction Block Connector Terminals

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OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK)

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS
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Fig. 72: Identifying Headlight Assembly Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig. 73: Identifying Headlight Assembly Components (2 Of 2)

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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )

2. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (w/o Fog Light) (See REMOVAL )
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (w/ Fog Light) (See DISASSEMBLY )
5. REMOVE REAR FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Disengage the 3 clips and 3 guides, and remove the rear fender splash shield sub-assembly.
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Fig. 74: Identifying Rear Fender Splash Shield Sub-Assembly Clips And Guides
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6. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the bolt and 2 screws.
b. Disengage the claw and disconnect the headlight assembly.

Fig. 75: Removing Headlight Assembly

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c. Disengage the clamp.

d. Disconnect the connectors and remove the headlight assembly.
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Fig. 76: Identifying Headlight Assembly Clamp And Connectors

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DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE HEADLIGHT COVER

a. Remove the headlight cover.

Fig. 77: Identifying Headlight Cover

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2. REMOVE NO. 1 HEADLIGHT BULB

a. Release the set spring and remove the No. 1 headlight bulb as shown in the illustration.

NOTE: Do not touch the bulb glass.

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Fig. 78: Removing No. 1 Headlight Bulb

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3. REMOVE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB

a. Turn the front turn signal light bulb and the front turn signal light socket in the direction indicated
by the arrow and remove them as a unit.
b. Remove the front turn signal light bulb from the front turn signal light socket.

Fig. 79: Removing Front Turn Signal Light Bulb

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4. REMOVE CLEARANCE LIGHT BULB

a. Turn the clearance light bulb and the clearance light socket in the direction indicated by the arrow
and remove them as a unit.
b. Remove the clearance light bulb from the clearance light socket.

ADJUSTMENT

HINT:

It is possible that if a bulb is incorrectly installed, it may affect the headlight aim. Bulb installation should be
checked prior to performing the adjustment procedure.

Fig. 80: Removing Clearance Light Bulb

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1. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT

a. Prepare the vehicle:
 Ensure that there is no damage or deformation to the body around the headlights.

 Fill the fuel tank.

 Make sure that the oil is filled to the specified level.

 Make sure that the engine coolant is filled to the specified level.

 Inflate the tires to the appropriate pressure.

 Unload the trunk and vehicle, ensuring that the spare tire, tools, and jack are in their original
positions.
 Sit a person of average weight (68 kg, 150 lb) in the driver's seat.

 Vehicles with height adjustable suspension should set the vehicle height to the lowest setting
prior to adjusting the headlight aim.
2. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a headlight aim test machine)
a. Adjust the headlight aim in accordance with the headlight aim test machine instructions.
3. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a Screen)
a. Prepare the vehicle:
 Place the vehicle in a location that is dark enough to clearly observe the cutoff line. The
cutoff line is a distinct line, below which light from the headlights can be observed and above
which it cannot.
 Place the vehicle at a 90° angle to the wall.

 Create a 7.62 m (25 ft.) distance between the vehicle (headlight bulb center) and the wall.

 Make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.

 Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to settle the suspension.

Fig. 81: Identifying Distance Between Vehicle (Headlight Bulb Center) And Wall
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NOTE: A distance of 7.62 m (25 ft.) between the vehicle (headlight bulb
center) and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If
sufficient space is not available, secure a distance of exactly 3 m
(9.84 ft.) to allow for checking and adjustment of headlight aim. (The
size of the target zone will change with the distance, so follow the
instructions in the illustration.)
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b. Prepare a piece of thick white paper (approximately 2 m (6.6 ft.) (height) x 4 m (13.1 ft.) (width))
to use as a screen.
c. Draw a vertical line down the center of the screen (V line).
d. Set the screen as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 82: Identifying Headlight Aiming Adjustment Screen

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HINT:

Stand the screen perpendicular to the ground.

 Align the V line on the screen with the center of the vehicle.

e. Draw base lines (H, V LH, and V RH lines) on the screen as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

 The base lines differ for "low-beam inspection" and "high-beam inspection".
 Mark the headlight bulb center marks on the screen. If the center mark cannot be observed on
the headlight, use the center of the headlight bulb or the manufacturer's name marked on the
headlight as the center mark.
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Fig. 83: Identifying Base Lines Screen

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1. H Line (Headlight height):

Draw a horizontal line across the screen so that it passes through the center marks. The H line
should be at the same height as the headlight bulb center marks of the low-beam headlights.

2. V LH Line, V RH Line (Center mark position of left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) headlights):
Draw two vertical lines so that they intersect the H line at each center mark (aligned with the center
of the low-beam headlight bulbs).
4. INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING
a. Cover the headlight or disconnect the connector of the headlight on the opposite side to prevent
light from the headlight that is not being inspected from affecting the headlight aiming inspection.

NOTE: Do not keep the headlight covered for more than 3 minutes. The
headlight lens is made of synthetic resin, which may melt or be
damaged due to excessive heat.

b. Start the engine.

c. Turn on the headlight and check if the cutoff line matches the preferred cutoff line in the following
illustration.
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Fig. 84: Identifying Headlight Alignment Distance

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HINT:

 Since the low-beam light and the high-beam light are a unit, if the aim on the low-beam is correct,
the high-beam should also be correct. However, check both beams to confirm.
 If the alignment distance is 7.62 m (25 ft.):

The low-beam cutoff line should be within 101.6 mm (4 in.) above or below the H line as well as
101.6 mm (4 in.) left or right of the V line (SAE J599).

 If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

The low-beam cutoff line should be within 40 mm (1.57 in.) above or below the H line as well as
40 mm (1.57 in.) left or right of the V line (SAE J599).

 If the alignment distance is 7.62 m (25 ft.):

The high-beam center of intensity should be within 101.6 mm (4 in.) above or below the H line as
well as 101.6 mm (4 in.) left or right of the V line (SAE J599).

 If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

The high-beam center of intensity should be within 40 mm (1.57 in.) above or below the H line as
well as 40 mm (1.57 in.) left or right of the V line (SAE J599).
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 If the alignment distance is 7.62 m (25 ft.):

The low-beam cutoff line should be 27 mm (1.06 in.) below the H line (preferred cutoff line target).

 If the alignment distance is 3 m (9.84 ft.):

The low-beam cutoff line should be 10 mm (0.39 in.) below the H line (preferred cutoff line target).

5. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

a. Adjust the aim vertically:
a. Adjust the aim of each headlight to the specified range by turning each aiming screw with a
screwdriver.

NOTE: The final turn of the aiming screw should be made in the clockwise
direction. If the screw is tightened excessively, loosen it and then
retighten it, so that the final turn of the screw is in the clockwise
direction.

HINT:

 The low-beam light and the high-beam light are a unit. Adjusting the aim on the low-beam to
the correct position should also result in the high-beam adjustment being correct.
 If it is not possible to correctly adjust the headlight aim, check the bulbs, headlight unit, and
headlight unit reflector installation.
 The headlight aim moves up when turning the aiming screw clockwise, and moves down
when turning the aiming screw counterclockwise.

Fig. 85: Identifying Aiming Screw

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REASSEMBLY
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1. INSTALL CLEARANCE LIGHT BULB

a. Install the clearance light bulb to the clearance light socket.
b. Turn the clearance light bulb and clearance light socket in the direction indicated by the arrow and
install them as a unit.
2. INSTALL FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB
a. Install the front turn signal light bulb to the front turn signal light socket.

Fig. 86: Installing Clearance Light Bulb

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b. Turn the front turn signal light bulb and front turn signal light socket in the direction indicated by
the arrow and install them as a unit.

Fig. 87: Installing Front Turn Signal Light Bulb

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3. INSTALL NO. 1 HEADLIGHT BULB

a. Lock the set spring to install the No. 1 headlight bulb as shown in the illustration.
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Fig. 88: Installing No. 1 Headlight Bulb

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4. INSTALL HEADLIGHT COVER

a. Install the headlight cover.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Connect the connectors.

Fig. 89: Identifying Headlight Cover

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b. Engage the clamp.

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Fig. 90: Identifying Headlight Assembly Clamp And Connectors

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c. Engage the claw and install the headlight assembly with the bolt and 2 screws.

Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)

Fig. 91: Installing Headlight Assembly With Bolt And Screws

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2. INSTALL REAR FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY

a. Engage the 3 clips and 3 guides, and install the rear fender splash shield sub-assembly.
3. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (w/o Fog Light) (See INSTALLATION )
4. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (w/ Fog Light) (See INSTALLATION )
5. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE (See INSTALLATION )
6. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See INSTALLATION )
7. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT (See ADJUSTMENT)
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Fig. 92: Identifying Rear Fender Splash Shield Sub-Assembly Clips And Guides
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8. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a headlight aim test machine) (See
REASSEMBLY)
9. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a Screen) (See REASSEMBLY)
10. INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING (See REASSEMBLY)
11. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING (See REASSEMBLY)
12. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT (w/ Fog Light) (See
REMOVAL)
13. PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING (w/ Fog Light) (See REASSEMBLY)
14. INSPECT FOG LIGHT AIMING (w/ Fog Light) (See REASSEMBLY)
15. ADJUST FOG LIGHT AIMING (w/ Fog Light) (See REASSEMBLY)

FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS
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Fig. 93: Identifying Fog Light Assembly Components

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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )

2. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
4. REMOVE FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 screws.
b. Disengage the guide and remove the fog light assembly.
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Fig. 94: Identifying Fog Light Assembly With Screws And Guide
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DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE FOG LIGHT BULB

a. Remove the fog light bulb as shown in the illustration.

NOTE: Do not touch the bulb glass.

Fig. 95: Removing Fog Light Bulb

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ADJUSTMENT

HINT:

It is possible that if a bulb is incorrectly installed, it may affect the fog light aim. Bulb installation should be
checked prior to performing the adjustment procedure.

1. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT

a. Prepare the vehicle:
 Ensure that there is no damage or deformation to the body around the fog lights.

 Fill the fuel tank.

 Make sure that the oil is filled to the specified level.

 Make sure that the engine coolant is filled to the specified level.
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Inflate the tires to the appropriate pressure.

 Unload the trunk and vehicle, ensuring that the spare tire, tools, and jack are in their original
positions.
 Sit a person of average weight (68 kg, 150 lb) in the driver's seat.

 Vehicles with height adjustable suspension should set the vehicle height to the lowest setting
prior to adjusting the fog light aim.
2. PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING
a. Prepare the vehicle:
 Place the vehicle in a location that is dark enough to clearly observe the cutoff line. The
cutoff line is a distinct line, below which light from the fog lights can be observed and above
which it cannot.
 Place the vehicle at a 90° angle to the wall.

 Create a 7.62 m (25 ft.) distance between the vehicle (fog light bulb center) and the wall.

 Make sure that the vehicle is on a level surface.

 Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to settle the suspension.

Fig. 96: Identifying Distance Between Vehicle (Fog Light Bulb Center) And Wall
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NOTE: A distance of 7.62 m (25 ft.) between the vehicle (fog light bulb
center) and the wall is necessary for proper aim adjustment. If
sufficient space is not available, secure a distance of exactly 3 m
(9.84 ft.) for checking and adjustment of fog light aim. (The size of the
target zone will change with the distance, so follow the instructions
in the illustration.)

b. Prepare a piece of thick white paper (approximately 2 m (6.6 ft.) (height) x 4 m (13.1 ft.) (width))
to use as a screen.
c. Draw a vertical line down the center of the screen (V line).
d. Set the screen as shown in the illustration.
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Fig. 97: Identifying Fog Light Aiming Adjustment Screen

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HINT:

Stand the screen perpendicular to the ground. Align the V line on the screen with the center of the
vehicle.

e. Draw base lines (H, V LH, and V RH lines) on the screen as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Mark the fog light bulb center marks on the screen. If the center mark cannot be observed on the
fog light, use the center of the fog light bulb or the manufacturer's name marked on the fog light as
the center mark.

1. H Line (Fog light height):

Draw a horizontal line across the screen so that it passes through the center marks. The H line
should be at the same height as the fog light bulb center marks of the fog lights.
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Fig. 98: Identifying Base Lines Screen

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2. V LH Line, V RH Line (Center mark position of left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) fog
lights): Draw two vertical lines so that they intersect the H line at each center mark aligned
with the center of the fog light bulbs.
3. INSPECT FOG LIGHT AIMING
a. Cover the fog light or disconnect the connector of the fog light on the opposite side to prevent light
from the fog light that is not being inspected from affecting the fog light aiming inspection.

NOTE: Do not keep the fog light covered for more than 3 minutes. The fog
light lens is made of synthetic resin, which may melt or be damaged
due to excessive heat.

b. Start the engine.

c. Turn on the fog light and check if the cutoff line falls within the specified area in the following
illustration.

Fig. 99: Identifying Fog Light Aiming Alignment Distance

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4. ADJUST FOG LIGHT AIMING

a. Adjust the aim vertically:

Adjust the aim of each fog light to the specified range by turning each aiming screw with a
screwdriver.

NOTE: The final turn of the aiming screw should be made in the clockwise
direction. If the screw is tightened excessively, loosen it and then
retighten it, so that the final turn of the screw is in the clockwise
direction.

HINT:
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If it is not possible to correctly adjust fog light aim, check bulb, fog light unit, and fog light unit
reflector installation.

Fig. 100: Identifying Aiming Screw

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REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL FOG LIGHT BULB

a. Install the fog light bulb as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 101: Installing Fog Light Bulb

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INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Engage the guide.
b. Install the fog light assembly with the 2 screws.
2. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
3. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE (See INSTALLATION )
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4. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See INSTALLATION )

Fig. 102: Identifying Fog Light Assembly With Screws And Guide
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5. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT (See REMOVAL)

6. PREPARATION FOR FOG LIGHT AIMING (See REASSEMBLY)
7. INSPECT FOG LIGHT AIMING (See REASSEMBLY)
8. ADJUST FOG LIGHT AIMING (See REASSEMBLY)

REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS
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Fig. 103: Identifying Rear Combination Light Assembly Components (1 Of 10)

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Fig. 104: Identifying Rear Combination Light Assembly Components (2 Of 10)

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Fig. 105: Identifying Rear Combination Light Assembly Components (3 Of 10)

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Fig. 106: Identifying Rear Combination Light Assembly Components (4 Of 10)

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Fig. 107: Identifying Rear Combination Light Assembly Components (5 Of 10)

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Fig. 108: Identifying Rear Combination Light Assembly Components (6 Of 10)

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Fig. 109: Identifying Rear Combination Light Assembly Components (7 Of 10)

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Fig. 110: Identifying Rear Combination Light Assembly Components (8 Of 10)

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Fig. 111: Identifying Rear Combination Light Assembly Components (9 Of 10)

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Fig. 112: Identifying Rear Combination Light Assembly Components (10 Of 10)
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Disconnect the connectors from the rear combination light assembly.
b. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage:
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LH Side

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester
Condition Specified Condition
Connection
Light control switch OFF Below 1 V
O29-1 - O29-2
Light control switch in TAIL 11 to 14 V
Brake pedal released Below 1 V
O29-1 - O29-3
Brake pedal depressed 11 to 14 V
Turn signal switch OFF Below 1 V
O27-1 - O27-2 Ignition switch on (IG) and Turn signal switch 11 to 14 V (60 to 120 times per
in LH minute)
Shift lever not in R Below 1 V
O13-1 - O13-2
Shift lever in R 11 to 14 V

RH Side

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester
Condition Specified Condition
Connection
Light control switch OFF Below 1 V
O30-1 - O30-2
Light control switch in TAIL 11 to 14 V
Brake pedal released Below 1 V
O30-1 - O30-3
Brake pedal depressed 11 to 14 V
Turn signal switch OFF Below 1 V
O28-1 - O28-2 Ignition switch on (IG) and Turn signal switch 11 to 14 V (60 to 120 times per
in LH minute)
Shift lever not in R Below 1 V
O14-1 - O14-2
Shift lever in R 11 to 14 V
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Fig. 113: Identifying Rear Combination Light Assembly Connector Terminals

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If the result is not as specified, there is a malfunction on the wire harness side.

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL )

2. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )
4. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See REMOVAL )
5. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
6. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
7. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover) (See REMOVAL )
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9. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
10. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
11. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH (See REMOVAL )
12. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
13. REMOVE JACK CARRIER SUPPORT
14. REMOVE JACK CARRIER CUSHION (See REMOVAL )
15. REMOVE JACK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
16. REMOVE JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
17. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH (See REMOVAL )
18. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
19. REMOVE REAR MAT (See REMOVAL )
20. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
21. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
22. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
INSTALLATION )
23. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
REMOVAL )
24. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
REMOVAL )
25. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See DISASSEMBLY )
26. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (See REMOVAL )
27. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
28. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM LH (See REMOVAL )
29. REMOVE SIDE TRIM COVER LH (w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System) (See REMOVAL )
30. REMOVE POWER OUTLET SOCKET BEZEL (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) (See
REMOVAL )
31. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
32. REMOVE REAR POWER POINT SOCKET ASSEMBLY (See REAR POWER OUTLET
SOCKET )
33. REMOVE REAR POWER OUTLET SOCKET COVER (See INSTALLATION )
34. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/o Remote Folding Function) (See REMOVAL )
35. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL LH (w/ Remote Folding
Function) (See REMOVAL )
36. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) (See REMOVAL )
37. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK SIDE TRIM HOOK (See REMOVAL )
38. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
39. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
40. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
41. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Power Back Door) (See
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REMOVAL )
42. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See
REMOVAL )
43. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH CAP (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
REMOVAL )
44. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH CAP (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
REMOVAL )
45. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
46. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM RH (See REMOVAL )
47. REMOVE SIDE TRIM COVER RH (w/o Rear Automatic Air Conditioning System) (See
REMOVAL )
48. REMOVE REAR ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (w/ Rear Automatic Air Conditioning
System) (See ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (FOR REAR) )
49. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
50. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) (See REMOVAL )
51. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (See REMOVAL )
52. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
53. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
54. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
55. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
REMOVAL )
56. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
REMOVAL )
57. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
58. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connectors.
b. Remove the 2 nuts.

Fig. 114: Locating Rear Combination Light Assembly Nuts And Connectors
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c. Remove the screw.

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d. Disengage the 2 clips, 2 pins and guide and remove the rear combination light assembly.

Fig. 115: Removing Rear Combination Light Assembly Clips And Pins
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DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT BODY GASKET

a. Remove the rear combination light body gasket.

NOTE:  Be sure to remove all traces of the old gasket from the body.
 Do not reuse the removed gasket. Be sure to install a new rear
combination light body gasket to prevent water ingress.

Fig. 116: Identifying Rear Combination Light Body Gasket

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2. REMOVE BACK UP LIGHT BULB

a. Turn the back up light bulb and the back up light socket in the direction indicated by the arrow and
remove them as a unit.
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b. Remove the back up light bulb from the back up light socket.

Fig. 117: Removing Back Up Light Bulb

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3. REMOVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB

a. Turn the rear turn signal light bulb and the rear turn signal light socket in the direction indicated by
the arrow and remove them as a unit.
b. Remove the rear turn signal light bulb from the rear turn signal light socket.

Fig. 118: Removing Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb

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4. REMOVE TAIL AND STOP LIGHT BULB

a. Turn the tail and stop light bulb and the tail and stop light socket in the direction indicated by the
arrow and remove them as a unit.
b. Remove the tail and stop light bulb from the tail and stop light socket.
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Fig. 119: Removing Tail And Stop Light Bulb

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5. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT

a. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear bumper side support.

Fig. 120: Identifying Rear Bumper Side Support With Claws

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REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT

a. Engage the 2 claws and install the rear bumper side support.
2. INSTALL TAIL AND STOP LIGHT BULB
a. Install the tail and stop light bulb to the tail and stop light socket.
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Fig. 121: Identifying Rear Bumper Side Support With Claws

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b. Turn the tail and stop light bulb and the tail and stop light socket in the direction indicated by the
arrow and install them as a unit.
3. INSTALL REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHT BULB
a. Install the rear turn signal light bulb to the rear turn signal light socket.

Fig. 122: Installing Tail And Stop Light Bulb

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b. Turn the rear turn signal light bulb and the rear turn signal light socket in the direction indicated by
the arrow and install them as a unit.
4. INSTALL BACK UP LIGHT BULB
a. Install the back up light bulb to the back up light socket.

Fig. 123: Installing Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb

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b. Turn the back up light bulb and the back up light socket in the direction indicated by the arrow and
install them as a unit.
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Fig. 124: Installing Back Up Light Bulb

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5. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT BODY GASKET

a. Install a new rear combination light body gasket.

Fig. 125: Identifying Rear Combination Light Body Gasket

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INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Engage the 2 clips, 2 pins and guide and install the rear combination light assembly with the screw.

Torque: 3.0 N*m (31 kgf*cm, 27 in.*lbf)

b. Install the 2 nuts.

Torque: 6.5 N*m (66 kgf*cm, 58 in.*lbf)

c. Connect the connectors.

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Fig. 126: Installing Rear Combination Light Assembly With Screw

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2. INSTALL REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )

3. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Power Back Door) (See
INSTALLATION )
4. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See
INSTALLATION )

Fig. 127: Locating Rear Combination Light Assembly Nuts And Connectors
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

5. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )

6. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
7. INSTALL FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
8. INSTALL NO. 2 DECK SIDE TRIM HOOK (See INSTALLATION )
9. INSTALL ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) (See INSTALLATION )
10. INSTALL REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/o Remote Folding Function) (See INSTALLATION )
11. INSTALL RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL LH (w/ Remote Folding Function)
(See INSTALLATION )
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12. INSTALL REAR POWER OUTLET SOCKET COVER (See INSTALLATION )

13. INSTALL REAR POWER POINT SOCKET ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
14. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
15. INSTALL SIDE TRIM COVER LH (w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System) (See
INSTALLATION )
16. INSTALL POWER OUTLET SOCKET BEZEL (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) (See
INSTALLATION )
17. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM LH (See INSTALLATION )
18. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
19. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
INSTALLATION )
20. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
INSTALLATION )
21. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
22. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
23. INSTALL FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER RH (See INSTALLATION )
24. INSTALL NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (See INSTALLATION )
25. INSTALL ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) (See INSTALLATION )
26. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER RH (See INSTALLATION )
27. INSTALL REAR ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (w/ Rear Automatic Air Conditioning
System) (See INSPECTION )
28. INSTALL SIDE TRIM COVER RH (w/o Rear Automatic Air Conditioning System) (See
INSTALLATION )
29. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM RH (See INSTALLATION )
30. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM COVER RH (See INSTALLATION )
31. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH CAP (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
INSTALLATION )
32. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH CAP (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
INSTALLATION )
33. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (See INSTALLATION )
34. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
35. INSTALL REAR SEAT LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
INSTALLATION )
36. INSTALL REAR SEAT LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
INSTALLATION )
37. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
INSTALLATION )
38. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
39. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
40. INSTALL REAR MAT (See INSTALLATION )
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41. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
42. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH (See INSTALLATION )
43. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
44. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH (See INSTALLATION )
45. INSTALL JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
46. INSTALL JACK ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
47. INSTALL JACK CARRIER CUSHION (See INSTALLATION )
48. INSTALL JACK CARRIER SUPPORT
49. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
50. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
51. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover) (See INSTALLATION )
52. INSTALL NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
53. INSTALL NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
54. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
55. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See INSTALLATION )
56. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See INSTALLATION )
57. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See INSTALLATION )
58. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See INSTALLATION )

LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS
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Fig. 128: Identifying License Plate Light Assembly Components (1 Of 3)

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Fig. 129: Identifying License Plate Light Assembly Components (2 Of 3)

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Fig. 130: Identifying License Plate Light Assembly Components (3 Of 3)

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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )

2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Power Back Door) (See DISASSEMBLY )
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See
DISASSEMBLY )
4. DISCONNECT POWER BACK DOOR ROD (w/ Power Back Door) (See DISASSEMBLY )
5. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See DISASSEMBLY )
6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH (See DISASSEMBLY )
7. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (for Glass Hatch Type) (See DISASSEMBLY )
8. REMOVE ASSIST STRAP HOLE COVER (See DISASSEMBLY )
9. REMOVE ASSIST STRAP ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
10. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
11. REMOVE BACK DOOR OUTSIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
12. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY
a. Disengage the clamp.
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Fig. 131: Identifying License Plate Light Assembly Clamp

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b. Remove the 2 screws.

c. Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
d. Remove the license plate light assembly.

Fig. 132: Disengaging Guides

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DISASSEMBLY

1. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BULB

a. Turn the 2 license plate light bulbs and the license plate light socket and wire in the directions
indicated by the arrows and remove them as a unit.
b. Remove the 2 license plate light bulbs from the license plate light socket and wire.
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Fig. 133: Removing License Plate Light Bulb

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INSPECTION

1. INSPECT LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Disconnect the T2 connector from the license plate light.
b. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
T2-1 - T2-2 Light control switch in TAIL 11 to 14 V
T2-1 - T2-2 Light control switch OFF Below 1 V

Fig. 134: Identifying License Plate Light Assembly Connector Terminals

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

If the result is not as specified, repair or replace the wire harness or connector.

REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BULB

a. Install the 2 license plate light bulbs to the license plate light socket and wire.
b. Turn the 2 license plate light bulbs and the license plate light socket and wire in the directions
indicated by the arrows and install them as a unit.
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Fig. 135: Installing License Plate Light Bulb

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INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Engage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
b. Install the license plate light assembly with the 2 screws.

Fig. 136: Engaging Guides

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c. Engage the clamp.

2. INSTALL BACK DOOR OUTSIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
3. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
4. INSTALL ASSIST STRAP ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
5. INSTALL ASSIST STRAP HOLE COVER (See REASSEMBLY )
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Fig. 137: Identifying License Plate Light Assembly Clamp

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6. INSTALL BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (for Glass Hatch Type) (See REASSEMBLY )
7. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Power Back Door) (See REASSEMBLY )
8. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See REASSEMBLY )
9. CONNECT POWER BACK DOOR ROD (w/ Power Back Door) (See REASSEMBLY )
10. INSTALL BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (See REASSEMBLY )
11. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH (See REASSEMBLY )
12. INSTALL BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )

HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (FOR REAR SPOILER WITH

PRESS LINE)
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Fig. 138: Identifying High Mounted Stop Light Assembly (For Rear Spoiler With Press Line)
Components
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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Remove the 2 screws.
b. Disconnect the center stop light assembly from the rear spoiler sub-assembly.
c. Disconnect the connector and remove the center stop light assembly.

Fig. 139: Identifying Center Stop Light Assembly Screws

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INSPECTION

1. INSPECT HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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a. Connect the (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the (-) lead to terminal 1.
b. Check that the high mounted stop light comes on.

OK: The light comes on.

If the result is not as specified, replace the light assembly.

Fig. 140: Identifying High Mounted Stop Light Assembly Connector Terminals
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INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Connect the connector.
b. Connect the center stop light assembly to the rear spoiler sub-assembly.
c. Install the center stop light assembly with the 2 screws.

Fig. 141: Identifying Center Stop Light Assembly Screws

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HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (FOR REAR SPOILER WITHOUT

PRESS LINE)
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Fig. 142: Identifying High Mounted Stop Light Assembly (For Rear Spoiler Without Press Line)
Components (1 Of 4)
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Fig. 143: Identifying High Mounted Stop Light Assembly (For Rear Spoiler Without Press Line)
Components (2 Of 4)
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Fig. 144: Identifying High Mounted Stop Light Assembly (For Rear Spoiler Without Press Line)
Components (3 Of 4)
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Fig. 145: Identifying High Mounted Stop Light Assembly (For Rear Spoiler Without Press Line)
Components (4 Of 4)
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REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

NOTE:  Be sure to use the centering jig when removing and installing the
rear wiper motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type). Failure to do so
will result in a change of the location of the axis of the rear wiper
motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type), causing the wiping angle to
change.
 After installing the rear wiper motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type),
do not open the glass hatch before installing the rear wiper link pivot.
 If the rear wiper motor assembly is removed without using the
centering jig, the rear wiper motor assembly must be replaced with a
new one.

2. REMOVE BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )

3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Power Back Door) (See DISASSEMBLY )
4. REMOVE BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See
DISASSEMBLY )
5. DISCONNECT POWER BACK DOOR ROD (w/ Power Back Door) (See DISASSEMBLY )
6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See DISASSEMBLY )
7. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH (See DISASSEMBLY )
8. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (for Glass Hatch Type) (See DISASSEMBLY )
9. REMOVE ASSIST STRAP HOLE COVER (See DISASSEMBLY )
10. REMOVE ASSIST STRAP ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
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11. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )

12. REMOVE REAR WIPER SHAFT COVER (for Glass Hatch Type) (See REMOVAL )
13. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (See REMOVAL )
14. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
15. REMOVE REAR WIPER LINK CAP (for Glass Hatch Type) (See REMOVAL )
16. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET (for Fixed Glass Type) (See REMOVAL )
17. REMOVE REAR WIPER LINK PIVOT (for Glass Hatch Type) (See REMOVAL )
18. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Glass Type) (See REMOVAL )
19. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Glass Hatch Type) (See REMOVAL )
20. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS GUIDE BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Glass Type)
(See DISASSEMBLY )
21. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
22. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 screws.
b. Disconnect the center stop light assembly from the rear spoiler sub-assembly.
c. Disconnect the connector and remove the center stop light assembly.

Fig. 146: Identifying Center Stop Light Assembly Screws

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Connect the (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2 and the (-) lead to terminal 1.
b. Check that the high mounted stop light comes on.

OK: The light comes on.

If the result is not as specified, replace the light assembly.

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Fig. 147: Identifying High Mounted Stop Light Assembly Connector Terminals
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INSTALLATION

1. PRECAUTION

NOTE:  Be sure to use the centering jig when removing and installing the
rear wiper motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type). Failure to do so
will result in a change of the location of the axis of the rear wiper
motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type), causing the wiping angle to
change.
 After installing the rear wiper motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type),
do not open the glass hatch before installing the rear wiper link pivot.
 If the rear wiper motor assembly is removed without using the
centering jig, the rear wiper motor assembly must be replaced with a
new one.

2. INSTALL CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Connect the connector.
b. Connect the center stop light assembly to the rear spoiler sub-assembly.
c. Install the center stop light assembly with the 2 screws.
3. INSTALL REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
4. INSTALL BACK DOOR GLASS GUIDE BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Glass Type)
(See REASSEMBLY )
5. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Glass Type) (See INSTALLATION )
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Fig. 148: Identifying Center Stop Light Assembly Screws

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6. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Glass Hatch Type) (See INSTALLATION )
7. INSTALL REAR WIPER LINK PIVOT (for Glass Hatch Type) (See INSTALLATION )
8. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET (for Fixed Glass Type) (See INSTALLATION )
9. INSTALL REAR WIPER LINK CAP (for Glass Hatch Type) (See INSTALLATION )
10. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
11. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP (See INSTALLATION )
12. INSTALL REAR WIPER SHAFT COVER (for Glass Hatch Type) (See INSTALLATION )
13. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
14. INSTALL ASSIST STRAP ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
15. INSTALL ASSIST STRAP HOLE COVER (See REASSEMBLY )
16. INSTALL BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (for Glass Hatch Type) (See REASSEMBLY )
17. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH (See REASSEMBLY )
18. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Power Back Door) (See REASSEMBLY )
19. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See REASSEMBLY )
20. CONNECT POWER BACK DOOR ROD (w/ Power Back Door) (See REASSEMBLY )
21. INSTALL BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See
REASSEMBLY )
22. INSTALL BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )

PERSONAL LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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Fig. 149: Identifying Personal Light Assembly Components

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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT PERSONAL LIGHT ASSEMBLY (ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY)

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Fig. 150: Inspecting Personal Light Assembly (Roof Console Box Assembly)
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a. Connect the (+) lead from the battery to terminal 10 and the (-) lead to terminal 2.
b. Check that the personal lights come on.

OK

CONDITION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Condition Specified Condition
Front personal light switch LH ON Front personal light LH comes ON
Front personal light switch LH OFF Front personal light LH does not come ON
Front personal light switch RH ON Front personal light RH comes ON
Front personal light switch RH OFF Front personal light RH does not come ON
Light switch ON Front personal lights come on

If the result is not as specified, replace the roof console box assembly.

c. Connect the (+) lead from the battery to terminal 10 and the (-) lead to terminal 7.
d. Check that the personal lights come on.

OK

CONDITION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Condition Specified Condition
Light switch in DOOR Personal lights come on
Light switch OFF Personal lights do not come on

If the result is not as specified, replace the roof console box assembly.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )

ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (FOR CENTER)

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Fig. 151: Identifying Room Light Assembly (For Center) Components

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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Standard) (See REMOVAL )

2. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Independent Type) (See REMOVAL )

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Standard)

a. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Q2-2 - Body ground Always Below 1 ohms
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Fig. 152: Identifying No. 1 Room Light Assembly Connector Terminals (For Standard)
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If the result is not as specified, repair or replace harness or connector.

2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Q2-1 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

If the result is not as specified, repair or replace the harness or connector.

3. INSPECT NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Independent Type)

a. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance:

LH Side

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Q4-3 - Body ground Always Below 1 ohms

RH Side

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Q3-3 - Body ground Always Below 1 ohms

If the result is not as specified, repair or replace harness or connector.

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Fig. 153: Identifying No. 1 Room Light Assembly Connector Terminals (For Independent
Type)
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b. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage:

LH Side

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Q4-2 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

RH Side

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Q3-2 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

If the result is not as specified, repair or replace the harness or connector.

INSTALLATION

1. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Standard) (See INSTALLATION )

2. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Independent Type) (See INSTALLATION )

ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (FOR REAR)

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Fig. 154: Identifying Room Light Assembly (For Rear) Components

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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT NO. 2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Q9-2 - Body ground Always Below 1 ohms

If the result is not as specified, repair or replace harness or connector.

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Fig. 155: Identifying No. 2 Room Light Assembly Connector Terminals

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b. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Q9-1 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

If the result is not as specified, repair or replace the harness or connector.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL NO. 2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )

DOOR COURTESY LIGHT

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Fig. 156: Identifying Door Courtesy Light Components

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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Connect the (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the (-) lead to terminal 2.
b. Check that the courtesy light comes on.

OK: The light comes on.

If the result is not as specified, replace the bulb or courtesy light assembly.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )

Fig. 157: Identifying Courtesy Light Assembly Connector Terminals

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IGNITION KEY CYLINDER LIGHT

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Fig. 158: Identifying Ignition Key Cylinder Light Components

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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (See WIPER SWITCH )

2. REMOVE KEY CYLINDER LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Immobiliser System) (See
DISASSEMBLY )
3. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobiliser System) (See
DISASSEMBLY )

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobiliser System)

a. Connect the (+) lead from battery to the terminal 2 and the (-) lead to terminal 6.
b. Check that the ignition key cylinder light comes on.

OK: The ignition key cylinder light comes on

If the result is not as specified, replace the transponder key amplifier.

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Fig. 159: Identifying Transponder Key Amplifier Connector Terminals (W/ Engine Immobiliser
System)
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2. INSPECT KEY CYLINDER LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Immobiliser System)

a. Connect the (+) lead from battery to the terminal 1 and the (-) lead to terminal 2.
b. Check that the ignition key cylinder light comes on.

OK: The ignition key cylinder light comes on

If the result is not as specified, replace key cylinder light assembly.

Fig. 160: Identifying Transponder Key Amplifier Connector Terminals (W/O Engine Immobiliser
System)
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INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL KEY CYLINDER LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/o Engine Immobiliser System) (See
REASSEMBLY )
2. INSTALL TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER (w/ Engine Immobiliser System) (See
INSTALLATION )
3. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (See INSTALLATION )

GLOVE BOX LIGHT

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COMPONENTS

Fig. 161: Identifying Glove Box Light Components

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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side (See REMOVAL ).

2. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side (See REMOVAL ).

3. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

4. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
5. REMOVE NO. 2 INTERIOR ILLUMINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY
a. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 interior illumination light assembly.

Fig. 162: Identifying No. 2 Interior Illumination Light Assembly With Claws
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INSPECTION

1. INSPECT GLOVE BOX LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Connect the (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the (-) lead to terminal 2.
b. Check that the light comes on when the glove box light switch is on (not pushed).

OK: Glove box light comes on.

If the result is not as specified, replace the glove box light assembly.

Fig. 163: Identifying Glove Box Light Assembly Connector Terminals

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INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL NO. 2 INTERIOR ILLUMINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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a. Engage the 2 claws and install the No. 2 interior illumination light assembly.
2. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
3. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
INSTALLATION )

Fig. 164: Identifying No. 2 Interior Illumination Light Assembly With Claws
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4. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side (See INSTALLATION ).

5. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side (See INSTALLATION ).

VANITY LIGHT
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Fig. 165: Identifying Vanity Light Components (1 Of 14)

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Fig. 166: Identifying Vanity Light Components (2 Of 14)

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Fig. 167: Identifying Vanity Light Components (3 Of 14)

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Fig. 168: Identifying Vanity Light Components (4 Of 14)

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Fig. 169: Identifying Vanity Light Components (5 Of 14)

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Fig. 170: Identifying Vanity Light Components (6 Of 14)

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Fig. 171: Identifying Vanity Light Components (7 Of 14)

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Fig. 172: Identifying Vanity Light Components (8 Of 14)

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Fig. 173: Identifying Vanity Light Components (9 Of 14)

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Fig. 174: Identifying Vanity Light Components (10 Of 14)

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Fig. 175: Identifying Vanity Light Components (11 Of 14)

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Fig. 176: Identifying Vanity Light Components (12 Of 14)

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Fig. 177: Identifying Vanity Light Components (13 Of 14)

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Fig. 178: Identifying Vanity Light Components (14 Of 14)

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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR CENTER SEAT ASSEMBLY

2. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
4. REMOVE REAR OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
5. REMOVE REAR INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
6. REMOVE REAR SEAT LEG SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
7. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Remote Folding
Function) (See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (See DISASSEMBLY )
9. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
10. REMOVE REAR SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
11. REMOVE REAR INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
12. REMOVE REAR OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
13. REMOVE REAR SEAT LEG SIDE COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
14. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Remote Folding
Function) (See REMOVAL )
15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (See DISASSEMBLY )
16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL )
17. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See REMOVAL )
19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See REMOVAL )
20. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL )
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21. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See REMOVAL )

22. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH (See REMOVAL )
23. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
24. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH (See REMOVAL )
25. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )
26. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
27. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See REMOVAL )
28. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See REMOVAL )
29. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )
30. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See REMOVAL )
31. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH (See REMOVAL )
32. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
33. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH (See REMOVAL )
34. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
35. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
36. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
37. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover) (See REMOVAL )
38. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
39. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
40. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH (See REMOVAL )
41. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
42. REMOVE JACK CARRIER SUPPORT
43. REMOVE JACK CARRIER CUSHION (See REMOVAL )
44. REMOVE JACK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
45. REMOVE JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
46. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH (See REMOVAL )
47. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
48. REMOVE REAR MAT (See REMOVAL )
49. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
50. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See REMOVAL )
51. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
INSTALLATION )
52. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
REMOVAL )
53. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
REMOVAL )
54. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See DISASSEMBLY )
55. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (See REMOVAL )
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56. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH (See REMOVAL )

57. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM LH (See REMOVAL )
58. REMOVE SIDE TRIM COVER LH (w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System) (See REMOVAL )
59. REMOVE POWER OUTLET SOCKET BEZEL (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) (See
REMOVAL )
60. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
61. REMOVE REAR POWER POINT SOCKET ASSEMBLY (See REAR POWER OUTLET
SOCKET )
62. REMOVE REAR POWER OUTLET SOCKET COVER (See INSTALLATION )
63. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/o Remote Folding Function) (See REMOVAL )
64. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL LH (w/ Remote Folding
Function) (See REMOVAL )
65. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) (See REMOVAL )
66. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK SIDE TRIM HOOK (See REMOVAL )
67. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
68. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
69. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
70. REMOVE QUARTER PILLAR GARNISH LH (See REMOVAL )
71. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Power Back Door) (See
REMOVAL )
72. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See
REMOVAL )
73. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH CAP (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
REMOVAL )
74. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH CAP (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
REMOVAL )
75. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
76. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM RH (See REMOVAL )
77. REMOVE SIDE TRIM COVER RH (w/o Rear Automatic Air Conditioning System) (See
REMOVAL )
78. REMOVE REAR ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (w/ Rear Automatic Air Conditioning
System) (See ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (FOR REAR) )
79. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
80. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) (See REMOVAL )
81. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (See REMOVAL )
82. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
83. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
84. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
85. REMOVE QUARTER PILLAR GARNISH RH (See REMOVAL )
86. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
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REMOVAL )
87. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
REMOVAL )
88. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
89. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side) (See REMOVAL )
90. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
91. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side) (See REMOVAL )
92. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
93. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ EC Mirror) (See
REMOVAL )
94. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Standard) (See REMOVAL )
95. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Independent Type) (See REMOVAL )
96. REMOVE NO. 2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
97. REMOVE TELEVISION BASE (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) (See TELEVISION
DISPLAY )
98. REMOVE TELEVISION DISPLAY ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) (See
TELEVISION DISPLAY )
99. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) (See REMOVAL )
100. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) (See REMOVAL )
101. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) (See REMOVAL )
102. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING TRIM CUP STOPPER (See REMOVAL )
103. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof)
104. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (See REMOVAL )
105. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) (See REMOVAL )
106. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/Sliding Roof) (See REMOVAL )
107. REMOVE VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

a. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage:

LH Side

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Visor raise Below 1 V
Q8-1 - Q8-2 Visor lower and mirror cover open 11 to 14 V
Visor lower and mirror cover close Below 1 V
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Fig. 179: Identifying Vanity Light Connector Terminals

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RH Side

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Visor raise Below 1 V
Q6-1 - Q6-2 Visor lower and mirror cover open 11 to 14 V
Visor lower and mirror cover close Below 1 V

If the result is not as specified, there is a malfunction on the wire harness side.

If the result is as specified, but the vanity light does not come on, replace the bulb.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )

2. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) (See INSTALLATION )
3. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) (See INSTALLATION )
4. INSTALL VISOR HOLDER (See INSTALLATION )
5. INSTALL SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (w/ Sliding Roof) (See INSTALLATION )
6. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING TRIM CLIP STOPPER (See INSTALLATION )
7. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) (See INSTALLATION )
8. INSTALL REAR ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof) (See INSTALLATION )
9. INSTALL FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof) (See INSTALLATION )
10. INSTALL TELEVISION DISPLAY ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) (See
INSTALLATION )
11. INSTALL TELEVISION BASE (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) (See INSTALLATION )
12. INSTALL NO. 2 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
13. INSTALL NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Standard) (See INSTALLATION )
14. INSTALL NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Independent Type) (See INSTALLATION )
15. INSTALL INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ EC Mirror) (See
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16. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
17. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side) (See INSTALLATION )
18. INSTALL VISOR ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
19. INSTALL VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side) (See INSTALLATION )
20. INSTALL ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
21. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Power Back Door) (See
INSTALLATION )
22. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See
INSTALLATION )
23. INSTALL QUARTER PILLAR GARNISH LH (See INSTALLATION )
24. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
25. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
26. INSTALL FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
27. INSTALL NO. 2 DECK SIDE TRIM HOOK (See INSTALLATION )
28. INSTALL ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) (See INSTALLATION )
29. INSTALL REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/o Remote Folding Function) (See INSTALLATION )
30. INSTALL RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL LH (w/ Remote Folding Function)
(See INSTALLATION )
31. INSTALL REAR POWER OUTLET SOCKET COVER (See INSTALLATION )
32. INSTALL REAR POWER POINT SOCKET ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
33. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
34. INSTALL SIDE TRIM COVER LH (w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System) (See
INSTALLATION )
35. INSTALL POWER OUTLET SOCKET BEZEL (w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System) (See
INSTALLATION )
36. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM LH (See INSTALLATION )
37. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
38. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
INSTALLATION )
39. INSTALL ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
INSTALLATION )
40. INSTALL QUARTER PILLAR GARNISH RH (See INSTALLATION )
41. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
42. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
43. INSTALL FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER RH (See INSTALLATION )
44. INSTALL NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (See INSTALLATION )
45. INSTALL ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) (See INSTALLATION )
46. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SERVICE COVER RH (See INSTALLATION )
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47. INSTALL REAR ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (w/ Rear Automatic Air Conditioning
System) (See INSPECTION )
48. INSTALL SIDE TRIM COVER RH (w/o Rear Automatic Air Conditioning System) (See
INSTALLATION )
49. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM RH (See INSTALLATION )
50. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM COVER RH (See INSTALLATION )
51. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH CAP (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
INSTALLATION )
52. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH CAP (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
INSTALLATION )
53. INSTALL REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (See INSTALLATION )
54. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
55. CONNECT REAR SEAT LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
INSTALLATION )
56. CONNECT REAR SEAT LAP TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
INSTALLATION )
57. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See
INSTALLATION )
58. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
59. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
60. INSTALL REAR MAT (See INSTALLATION )
61. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
62. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH (See INSTALLATION )
63. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
64. INSTALL DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH (See INSTALLATION )
65. INSTALL JACK CARRIER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
66. INSTALL JACK ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
67. INSTALL JACK CARRIER CUSHION (See INSTALLATION )
68. INSTALL JACK CARRIER SUPPORT
69. INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH (w/ Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
70. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See INSTALLATION )
71. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)
72. INSTALL NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
73. INSTALL NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
74. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
75. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH (See INSTALLATION )
76. CONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
77. INSTALL LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH (See INSTALLATION )
78. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See INSTALLATION )
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79. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See INSTALLATION )

80. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See INSTALLATION )
81. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See INSTALLATION )
82. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
83. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See INSTALLATION )
84. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH (See INSTALLATION )
85. CONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
86. INSTALL LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH (See INSTALLATION )
87. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See INSTALLATION )
88. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See INSTALLATION )
89. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See INSTALLATION )
90. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
91. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See INSTALLATION )
92. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See INSTALLATION )
93. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
94. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Remote Folding Function)
(See INSTALLATION )
95. INSPECT REAR SEAT SLIDE ADJUSTER LOCK (for LH Side) (See INSTALLATION )
96. INSTALL REAR SEAT LEG SIDE COVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
97. INSTALL REAR INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
98. INSTALL REAR OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
99. INSTALL REAR SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
100. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
101. INSTALL REAR CENTER SEAT ASSEMBLY
102. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
103. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Remote Folding Function)
(See INSTALLATION )
104. INSPECT REAR SEAT SLIDE ADJUSTER LOCK (for RH Side) (See INSTALLATION )
105. INSTALL REAR SEAT LEG SIDE COVER RH (See INSTALLATION )
106. INSTALL REAR INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER RH (See INSTALLATION )
107. INSTALL REAR OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER RH (See INSTALLATION )
108. INSTALL REAR SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER RH (See INSTALLATION )
109. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

DOOR MIRROR FOOT LIGHT

COMPONENTS
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Fig. 180: Identifying Door Mirror Foot Light Components

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REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH (See DISASSEMBLY )

2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG (See DISASSEMBLY )
3. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST UPPER BASE PANEL (See DISASSEMBLY )
4. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER (See DISASSEMBLY )
5. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
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6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )

7. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH COVER (See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR GLASS (w/o Heater) (See OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR
GLASS )
9. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR GLASS (w/ Heater) (See REMOVAL )
10. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR COVER (See OUTER MIRROR COVER )

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR

a. Connect the (+) lead from the battery to terminal 5 and the (-) lead to terminal 4.
b. Check that the door mirror foot light comes on.

OK: The light comes on.

If the result is not as specified, replace the outer rear view mirror.

Fig. 181: Identifying Outer Rear View Mirror Connector Terminals

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL OUTER MIRROR COVER (See INSTALLATION )

2. INSTALL OUTER MIRROR GLASS (w/o Heater) (See INSTALLATION )
3. INSTALL OUTER MIRROR GLASS (w/ Heater) (See INSTALLATION )
4. INSTALL OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH COVER (See INSTALLATION )
5. INSTALL FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
6. INSTALL COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
7. INSTALL ASSIST GRIP COVER (See REASSEMBLY )
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8. INSTALL FRONT ARMREST UPPER BASE PANEL (See REASSEMBLY )

9. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG (See REASSEMBLY )
10. INSTALL FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH (See REASSEMBLY )

HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH

COMPONENTS

Fig. 182: Identifying Headlight Dimmer Switch Components

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REMOVAL

1. POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag
deployment (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after
the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
5. REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )
6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (See REMOVAL )
9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
10. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Disengage the clamp as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 183: Locating Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly With Connector And Clamp
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c. Disengage the claw and remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly as shown in the illustration.
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Fig. 184: Removing Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly With Claw

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INSPECTION

1. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance:

Light control switch

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
12 (EL) - 20 (H) - 18 (T) - 19 (A) OFF 10 kohms or higher
12 (EL) - 18 (T) TAIL Below 1 ohms
12 (EL) - 20 (H) - 18 (T) HEAD Below 1 ohms
12 (EL) - 19 (A) AUTO Below 1 ohms

Fig. 185: Identifying Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly Connector Terminals

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Dimmer switch

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
17 (HF) - 12 (EL) HIGH FLASH Below 1 ohms
11 (HU) - 12 (EL) HIGH Below 1 ohms

Turn signal switch

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
13 (TR) - 12 (EL) - 15 (TL) OFF 10 kohms or higher
13 (TR) - 12 (EL) RH Below 1 ohms
15 (TL) - 12 (EL) LH Below 1 ohms

Fog light switch

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
3 (LFG) - 4 (BFG) OFF 10 kohms or higher
3 (LFG) - 4 (BFG) FRONT Below 1 ohms

If the result is not as specified, replace the headlight dimmer switch assembly.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Engage the claw while loosening the clamp as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 186: Installing Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly

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b. Engage the clamp and install the headlight dimmer switch assembly as shown in the illustration.
c. Connect the connector.
2. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
3. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (See INSTALLATION )
4. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (See INSTALLATION )

Fig. 187: Locating Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly With Connector And Clamp
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

5. POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD

6. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
7. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
8. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
9. INSTALL STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )
10. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See INSTALLATION )
11. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See INSTALLATION )
12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after
the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).

13. INSPECT STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )

14. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

HAZARD WARNING SWITCH

COMPONENTS
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Fig. 188: Identifying Hazard Warning Switch Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig. 189: Identifying Hazard Warning Switch Components (2 Of 2)

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REMOVAL
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1. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )

2. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key
System) (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key
System) (See REMOVAL )
4. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning
System) (See AIR CONDITIONING PANEL (FOR MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM) )
5. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning
System) (See REMOVAL )
6. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System) (See
REMOVAL )
7. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System)
(See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System) (See
REMOVAL )
9. REMOVE CLOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)
10. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIO BRACKET (w/ Navigation System) (See REMOVAL )
11. REMOVE NO. 2 RADIO BRACKET (w/ Navigation System) (See INSTALLATION )
12. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)

a. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
ON Below 1 ohms
4-5
OFF 10 kohms or higher

If the result is not as specified, replace the integration control and panel assembly.

b. Connect the (+) lead from the battery to terminal 6 and the (-) lead to terminal 7.
c. Check that the illumination of the switch comes on.
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Fig. 190: Identifying Integration Control And Panel Assembly Connector Terminals (W/O
Navigation System)
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

OK: The illumination comes on.

If the result is not as specified, replace the integration control and panel assembly.

2. INSPECT NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)

a. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
ON Below 1 ohms
4-5
OFF 10 kohms or higher

If the result is not as specified, replace the navigation receiver assembly.

b. Connect the (+) lead from the battery to terminal 6 and the (-) lead to terminal 7.
c. Check that the illumination of the switch comes on.
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Fig. 191: Identifying Integration Control And Panel Assembly Connector Terminals (W/
Navigation System)
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

OK: The illumination comes on.

If the result is not as specified, replace the navigation receiver assembly.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)

2. INSTALL NO. 2 RADIO BRACKET (w/ Navigation System) (See INSTALLATION )
3. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIO BRACKET (w/ Navigation System) (See INSTALLATION )
4. INSTALL CLOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)
5. INSTALL INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System) (See
INSPECTION )
6. INSTALL NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System)
(See INSTALLATION )
7. INSTALL RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System) (See
INSTALLATION )
8. INSTALL HEATER CONTROL AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning
System) (See AIR CONDITIONING PANEL (FOR MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM) )
9. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning
System) (See REMOVAL )
10. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key
System) (See INSTALLATION )
11. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key
System) (See INSTALLATION )
12. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
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STOP LIGHT SWITCH

COMPONENTS

Fig. 192: Identifying Stop Light Switch Components

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL )

2. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air
Conditioning System) (See REMOVAL )
4. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic
Air Conditioning System) (See REMOVAL )
5. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.
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Fig. 193: Locating Stop Light Switch Assembly Connector

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

b. Loosen the stop light switch lock nut and remove the stop light switch assembly.

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Fig. 194: Removing Stop Light Switch Assembly With Lock Nut
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

Fig. 195: Inspecting Stop Light Switch Assembly

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
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Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
Pushed 10 kohms or higher
1-2
Not pushed Below 1 ohms
Pushed Below 1 ohms
3-4
Not pushed 10 kohms or higher

If the result is not as specified, replace the stop light switch assembly.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Temporarily install the stop light switch assembly with the stop light switch lock nut.

Fig. 196: Installing Stop Light Switch Assembly With Lock Nut
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

b. Turn the stop light switch assembly so that the clearance between the nut end and stop light switch
cushion is between 0.5 to 2.4 mm (0.020 to 0.095 in.).
c. Tighten the stop light switch lock nut.

Torque: 17 N*m (173 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf)

Fig. 197: Identifying Clearance Between Nut End And Stop Light Switch Cushion
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d. Connect the connector.

2. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air
Conditioning System) (See INSTALLATION )
3. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic
Air Conditioning System) (See INSTALLATION )
4. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )

Fig. 198: Locating Stop Light Switch Assembly Connector

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

5. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See INSTALLATION )

FRONT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH

COMPONENTS
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Fig. 199: Identifying Front Door Courtesy Switch Components

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), remove the "TORX" bolt.
b. Disconnect the connector and remove the front door courtesy switch assembly.

Fig. 200: Identifying Front Door Courtesy Switch Assembly With "TORX" Bolt
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH

a. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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Fig. 201: Inspecting Front Door Courtesy Switch

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
Not pushed (ON) Below 1 ohms
1 - Switch body
Pushed (OFF) 10 kohms or higher

If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT DOOR COURTESY SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Connect the connector.
b. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), install the front door courtesy switch assembly with the
"TORX" bolt.

Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)

Fig. 202: Identifying Front Door Courtesy Switch Assembly With "TORX" Bolt
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
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REAR DOOR COURTESY SWITCH

COMPONENTS

Fig. 203: Identifying Rear Door Courtesy Switch Components

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR DOOR COURTESY SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), remove the "TORX" bolt.
b. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear door courtesy switch assembly.

Fig. 204: Identifying Rear Door Courtesy Switch Assembly "TORX" Bolt
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

INSPECTION
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1. INSPECT REAR DOOR COURTESY SWITCH

a. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Fig. 205: Inspecting Rear Door Courtesy Switch

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
Not pushed (ON) Below 1 ohms
1 - Switch body
Pushed (OFF) 10 kohms or higher

If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL REAR DOOR COURTESY SWITCH ASSEMBLY

a. Connect the connector.
b. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), install the rear door courtesy switch assembly with the
"TORX" bolt.

Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)

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Fig. 206: Identifying Rear Door Courtesy Switch Assembly "TORX" Bolt
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

BACK DOOR COURTESY SWITCH

COMPONENTS

Fig. 207: Identifying Back Door Courtesy Switch Components (1 Of 2)

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
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Fig. 208: Identifying Back Door Courtesy Switch Components (2 Of 2)

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )

2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Power Back Door) (See DISASSEMBLY )
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See
DISASSEMBLY )
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4. DISCONNECT POWER BACK DOOR ROD (w/ Power Back Door) (See DISASSEMBLY )
5. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See DISASSEMBLY )
6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH (See DISASSEMBLY )
7. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (for Glass Hatch Type) (See DISASSEMBLY )
8. REMOVE ASSIST STRAP HOLE COVER (See DISASSEMBLY )
9. REMOVE ASSIST STRAP ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
10. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
11. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Power Back Door) (See DISASSEMBLY )
12. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Power Back Door) (See DISASSEMBLY )

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Power Back Door)

a. Check the operation of the back door courtesy switch.
1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
Lock 10 kohms or higher
1-3
Unlock Below 1 ohms

If the result is not specified, replace the back door lock assembly.
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Fig. 209: Identifying Back Door Lock Assembly Connector Terminals (W/O Power Back
Door)
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

2. INSPECT BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Power Back Door)

a. Check the operation of the back door courtesy switch.
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Fig. 210: Identifying Back Door Lock Assembly Connector Terminals (W/ Power Back Door)
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Door Lock Latch Position Specified Condition
Open-latch Below 1 ohms
3-4 Half-latch Below 1 ohms
Full-latch 10 kohms or higher
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Over-latch 10 kohms or higher

If the result is not specified, replace the back door lock assembly.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/o Power Back Door) (See REASSEMBLY )
2. INSTALL BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY (w/ Power Back Door) (See REASSEMBLY )
3. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
4. INSTALL ASSIST STRAP ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
5. INSTALL ASSIST STRAP HOLE COVER (See REASSEMBLY )
6. INSTALL BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (for Glass Hatch Type) (See REASSEMBLY )
7. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Power Back Door) (See REASSEMBLY )
8. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See REASSEMBLY )
9. CONNECT POWER BACK DOOR ROD (w/ Power Back Door) (See REASSEMBLY )
10. INSTALL BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door) (See
REASSEMBLY )
11. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH (See REASSEMBLY )
12. INSTALL BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR

COMPONENTS
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Fig. 211: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Components (1 Of 8)

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Fig. 212: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Components (2 Of 8)

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Fig. 213: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Components (3 Of 8)

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Fig. 214: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Components (4 Of 8)

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Fig. 215: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Components (5 Of 8)

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
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Fig. 216: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Components (6 Of 8)

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
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Fig. 217: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Components (7 Of 8)

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
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Fig. 218: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Components (8 Of 8)

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

(See INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD )

2. POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag
deployment (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).
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NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after
the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )

5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
6. REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )
7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (See REMOVAL )
9. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(See REMOVAL )
10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
11. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
12. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
13. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key
System) (See REMOVAL )
14. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key
System) (See REMOVAL )
15. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning
System) (See AIR CONDITIONING PANEL (FOR MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM) )
16. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning
System) (See REMOVAL )
17. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System) (See
REMOVAL )
18. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System)
(See REMOVAL )
19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL )
20. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
21. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air
Conditioning System) (See REMOVAL )
22. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic
Air Conditioning System) (See REMOVAL )
23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )
24. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
25. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
26. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
27. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
28. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) (See REMOVAL )
29. REMOVE LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX (See REMOVAL )
30. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) (See REMOVAL )
31. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
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DISASSEMBLY )
32. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See REMOVAL )
33. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See REMOVAL )
34. REMOVE ENGINE SWITCH (w/Smart Key System) (See INSPECTION )
35. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See REMOVAL )
36. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See REMOVAL )
37. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See REMOVAL )
38. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See REMOVAL )
39. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
REMOVAL )
40. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) (See REMOVAL )
41. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
REMOVAL )
42. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) (See REMOVAL )
43. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Pole Antenna Type) (See
REMOVAL )
45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Glass Antenna Type) (See
REMOVAL )
46. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT (See DISASSEMBLY )
47. REMOVE NO. 4 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT (See DISASSEMBLY )
48. REMOVE SIDE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT (See DISASSEMBLY )
49. REMOVE SIDE NO. 2 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT (See DISASSEMBLY )
50. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
51. REMOVE AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the automatic light control sensor.

Fig. 219: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor With Claws And Connector
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

INSPECTION
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1. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR (for Manual Air Conditioning System)
a. Disconnect the F2 automatic light control sensor connector.
b. Measure the voltage and resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Ignition switch off Below 1 V
F2-3 (CLTB) - F2-6 (CLTE)
Ignition switch on (IG) 10 to 14 V

Fig. 220: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Connector Terminals (CLTB And
CLTE)
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Specified Condition
F2-6 (CLTE) - Body ground Below 1 ohms

If the result is not as specified, there may be a malfunction on the wire harness side.

c. Reconnect the automatic light control sensor connector.

d. Connect an oscilloscope to the automatic light control sensor connector.
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Fig. 221: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Connector Terminals (CLTS And
CLTE)
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

e. Check the waveform.

OK

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Tool Setting Condition Specified Condition
F2-6 (CLTE) - F2-4 5 V/DIV., 5 ms./ Ignition switch on (IG), light control Correct waveform is as
(CLTS) DIV switch in AUTO shown

Fig. 222: Waveform Graph

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

HINT:

If the ambient light becomes brighter, width A becomes narrower.

If the result is not as specified, replace the automatic light control sensor.

2. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)
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a. Disconnect the F1 automatic light control sensor connector.

b. Measure the voltage and resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Ignition switch off Below 1 V
F1-6 (CLTB) - F1-3 (CLTE)
Ignition switch on (IG) 10 to 14 V

Fig. 223: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Connector Terminals (CLTB And
CLTE)
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Specified Condition
F1-3 (CLTE) - Body ground Below 1 ohms

If the result is not as specified, there may be a malfunction on the wire harness side.

c. Reconnect the automatic light control sensor connector.

d. Connect an oscilloscope to the automatic light control sensor connector.
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Fig. 224: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor Connector Terminals (CLTS And
CLTE)
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

e. Check the waveform.

OK

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Tool Setting Condition Specified Condition
F1-3 (CLTE) - F1-5 5 V/DIV., 5 ms./ Ignition switch on (IG), light control Correct waveform is as
(CLTS) DIV switch in AUTO shown

Fig. 225: Waveform Graph

Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

HINT:

If the ambient light becomes brighter, width A becomes narrower.

If the result is not as specified, replace the automatic light control sensor.

INSTALLATION
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1. INSTALL AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR

a. Engage the 2 claws and install the automatic light control sensor.
b. Connect the connector.
2. INSTALL DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
3. INSTALL SIDE NO. 2 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT (See REASSEMBLY )

Fig. 226: Identifying Automatic Light Control Sensor With Claws And Connector
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

4. INSTALL SIDE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT (See REASSEMBLY )

5. INSTALL NO. 4 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT (See INSTALLATION )
6. INSTALL NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT (See INSTALLATION )
7. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Pole Antenna Type) (See
INSTALLATION )
8. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Glass Antenna Type) (See
INSTALLATION )
9. CONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
10. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) (See REMOVAL )
11. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
INSTALLATION )
12. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) (See INSTALLATION )
13. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
INSTALLATION )
14. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See INSTALLATION )
15. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See INSTALLATION )
16. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See INSTALLATION )
17. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See INSTALLATION )
18. INSTALL ENGINE SWITCH (w/ Smart Key System) (See INSTALLATION )
19. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See INSTALLATION )
20. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See INSTALLATION )
21. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
INSTALLATION )
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22. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
INSTALLATION )
23. INSTALL LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX (See INSTALLATION )
24. INSTALL NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
INSTALLATION )
25. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
26. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air
Conditioning System) (See INSTALLATION )
27. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic
Air Conditioning System) (See INSTALLATION )
28. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
29. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See INSTALLATION )
30. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
31. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
INSTALLATION )
32. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
33. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See INSTALLATION )
34. INSTALL RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System) (See
INSTALLATION )
35. INSTALL NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System)
(See INSTALLATION )
36. INSTALL HEATER CONTROL AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning
System) (See AIR CONDITIONING PANEL (FOR MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM) )
37. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning
System) (See REMOVAL )
38. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key
System) (See INSTALLATION )
39. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key
System) (See INSTALLATION )
40. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
41. INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
42. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
43. POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD
44. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
INSTALLATION )
45. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (See INSTALLATION )
46. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
47. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
48. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
49. INSTALL STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )
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50. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See INSTALLATION )

51. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See INSTALLATION )
52. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after
the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).

53. INSPECT STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )

54. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

TURN SIGNAL FLASHER ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS
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Fig. 227: Identifying Turn Signal Flasher Assembly Components (1 Of 8)

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Fig. 228: Identifying Turn Signal Flasher Assembly Components (2 Of 8)

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Fig. 229: Identifying Turn Signal Flasher Assembly Components (3 Of 8)

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Fig. 230: Identifying Turn Signal Flasher Assembly Components (4 Of 8)

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Fig. 231: Identifying Turn Signal Flasher Assembly Components (5 Of 8)

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Fig. 232: Identifying Turn Signal Flasher Assembly Components (6 Of 8)

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Fig. 233: Identifying Turn Signal Flasher Assembly Components (7 Of 8)

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Fig. 234: Identifying Turn Signal Flasher Assembly Components (8 Of 8)

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REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

(See INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD )

2. POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag
deployment (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after
the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )

5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
6. REMOVE STEERING PAD (See REMOVAL )
7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (See REMOVAL )
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9. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(See REMOVAL )
10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
11. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
12. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
13. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key
System) (See REMOVAL )
14. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key
System) (See REMOVAL )
15. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning
System) (See AIR CONDITIONING PANEL (FOR MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM) )
16. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning
System) (See REMOVAL )
17. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System) (See
REMOVAL )
18. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System)
(See REMOVAL )
19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See REMOVAL )
20. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
21. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air
Conditioning System) (See REMOVAL )
22. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic
Air Conditioning System) (See REMOVAL )
23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See REMOVAL )
24. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
25. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
26. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
27. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
28. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) (See REMOVAL )
29. REMOVE LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX (See REMOVAL )
30. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) (See REMOVAL )
31. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
DISASSEMBLY )
32. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See REMOVAL )
33. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See REMOVAL )
34. REMOVE ENGINE SWITCH (w/ Smart Key System) (See INSPECTION )
35. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See REMOVAL )
36. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See REMOVAL )
37. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See REMOVAL )
38. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See REMOVAL )
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39. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See

REMOVAL )
40. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) (See REMOVAL )
41. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
REMOVAL )
42. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) (See REMOVAL )
43. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
44. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Pole Antenna Type) (See
REMOVAL )
45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Glass Antenna Type) (See
REMOVAL )
46. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 3 nuts and disconnect the instrument panel junction block assembly.
47. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )

Fig. 235: Identifying Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly With Nuts
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48. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER ASSEMBLY

a. Disengage the claw and disconnect the turn signal flasher assembly.
b. Disconnect the connector and remove the turn signal flasher assembly.

Fig. 236: Identifying Turn Signal Flasher Assembly With Claw And Connector
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INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TURN SIGNAL FLASHER ASSEMBLY

a. Disconnect the D12 turn signal flasher assembly connector.
b. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Ignition switch off Below 1 V
D12-1 (IG) - Body ground
Ignition switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
D12-4 (B) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

If the result is not as specified, there is a malfunction on the wire harness side.

Fig. 237: Identifying Turn Signal Flasher Assembly Connector Terminals

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c. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Turn signal switch OFF 11 kohms or higher
D12-5 (EL) - Body ground
Turn signal switch in LH position Below 1 ohms
Turn signal switch OFF 11 kohms or higher
D12-6 (ER) - Body ground
Turn signal switch in RH position Below 1 ohms
D12-7 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 ohms
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Hazard warning switch OFF 11 kohms or higher

D12-8 (HAZ) - Body ground
Hazard warning switch ON Below 1 ohms

If the result is not as specified, there is a malfunction on the wire harness side.

d. Reconnect the D12 turn signal flasher assembly connector.

e. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard voltage

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
Hazard warning switch OFF Below 1 V
11 to 14 V (60 to 120 times per
Hazard warning switch ON
D12-2 (LR) - Body minute)
ground Turn signal switch OFF Below 1 V
Ignition switch on (IG) and turn signal switch in 11 to 14 V (60 to 120 times per
RH position minute)
Hazard warning switch OFF Below 1 V
11 to 14 V (60 to 120 times per
Hazard warning switch ON
D12-3 (LL) - Body minute)
ground Turn signal switch OFF Below 1 V
Ignition switch on (IG) and turn signal switch in 11 to 14 V (60 to 120 times per
LH position minute)

Fig. 238: Identifying Turn Signal Flasher Assembly Connector Terminals (LL And LR)
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INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL FLASHER ASSEMBLY

a. Connect the connector.
b. Engage the claw and install the turn signal flasher assembly.
2. INSTALL POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )

Fig. 239: Identifying Turn Signal Flasher Assembly With Claw And Connector
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3. CONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

a. Connect the instrument panel junction block assembly with the 3 nuts.

Torque: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf)

4. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Pole Antenna Type) (See
INSTALLATION )
5. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for Glass Antenna Type) (See
INSTALLATION )

Fig. 240: Identifying Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly With Nuts
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6. CONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )

7. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) (See REMOVAL )
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8. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See

INSTALLATION )
9. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) (See INSTALLATION )
10. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
INSTALLATION )
11. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See INSTALLATION )
12. CONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See INSTALLATION )
13. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See INSTALLATION )
14. CONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (See INSTALLATION )
15. INSTALL ENGINE SWITCH (w/ Smart Key System) (See INSTALLATION )
16. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See INSTALLATION )
17. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See INSTALLATION )
18. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
INSTALLATION )
19. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
INSTALLATION )
20. INSTALL LOWER REAR CONSOLE BOX (See INSTALLATION )
21. INSTALL NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System) (See
INSTALLATION )
22. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
23. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air
Conditioning System) (See INSTALLATION )
24. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic
Air Conditioning System) (See INSTALLATION )
25. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
26. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See INSTALLATION )
27. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
28. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
INSTALLATION )
29. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (See INSTALLATION )
30. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See INSTALLATION )
31. INSTALL RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System) (See
INSTALLATION )
32. INSTALL NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System)
(See INSTALLATION )
33. INSTALL HEATER CONTROL AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning
System) (See AIR CONDITIONING PANEL (FOR MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM) )
34. INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning
System) (See REMOVAL )
35. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Key
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System) (See INSTALLATION )

36. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Key
System) (See INSTALLATION )
37. INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
38. INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
39. INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
40. POSITION FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD
41. INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See
INSTALLATION )
42. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER (See INSTALLATION )
43. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
44. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
45. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
46. INSTALL STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )
47. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See INSTALLATION )
48. INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER (See INSTALLATION )
49. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after
the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).

50. INSPECT STEERING PAD (See INSTALLATION )

51. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
a. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

TAILLIGHT RELAY
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TAILLIGHT RELAY

a. Remove the taillight relay from the instrument panel junction block.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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Fig. 241: Taillight Relay Circuit

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Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Specified Condition
10 kohms or higher
3-5
Below 1 ohms (When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2)
Below 1 ohms
3-4
10 kohms or higher (When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2)

If the result is not as specified, replace the taillight relay.

FOG LIGHT RELAY

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT FOG LIGHT RELAY

a. Remove the front fog light relay from the center relay block.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Fig. 242: Front Fog Light Relay Circuit

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Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
3-5 Voltage is not applied between terminals 1 and 2 10 kohms. or higher
3-5 Apply battery voltage between terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 ohms

If the result is not as specified, replace the front fog light relay.

DOOR MIRROR FOOT LIGHT RELAY

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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT DOOR MIRROR FOOT LIGHT RELAY

a. Remove the door mirror foot light relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Fig. 243: Door Mirror Foot Light Relay Circuit

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Standard resistance

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
3-5 Voltage is not applied between terminals 1 and 2 10 kohms or higher
3-5 Apply battery voltage between terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 ohms

If the result is not as specified, replace the door mirror foot light relay.