Owner's manual

Section 18: Toyota Yaris, 2010 – Current
2000-3811 Instructions 8-1-13.Doc Page 49 of 54
1. Ensure all radio functions are working properly, return
all Treble, Bass, Fade, and Balance to neutral settings,
and remove any CDs to avoid possible jam before
disassembly.
2. For vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions,
place shifter in the N (neutral) position and set parking
brake.
3. Loosen negative battery cable bolt using a 10mm
socket. Remove negative battery cable from terminal
and position away from battery.
4. Because the instrument panels differ between the two
Yaris bodystyles, follow disassembly Steps 5 through 8
for Hatchback and Steps 9 through 11 for Sedan.
Yaris Hatchback
5. Pull left instrument panel finish panel rearward and
disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips. IMPORTANT: To
avoid damaging instrument cluster finish panel center
and HVAC panel, remove the instrument panel finish
panel without using any tool. HINT: Grip a portion of
the instrument panel finish panel end and remove the
instrument panel finish panel from the lower side.
Disconnect the connector and remove left instrument
panel finish panel.
6. Pull right instrument panel finish panel rearward and
disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips. IMPORTANT: To
avoid damaging instrument cluster finish panel center
and HVAC panel, remove the instrument panel finish
panel without using any tool. HINT: Grip a portion of
the instrument panel finish panel end and remove the
instrument panel finish panel end from the lower side.
Disconnect the connector and remove right instrument
panel finish panel.
7. Remove instrument cluster finish panel. WARNING:
Claw A will break if the instrument cluster finish panel
is lifted carelessly.
To remove the
instrument cluster
finish panel, grasp
the lower portion of
the panel center
with left hand and
use right fingers
disengage two B
Claws of the
instrument cluster
finish panel. Then
disengage three A
Claws and remove
the instrument
cluster finish panel.