Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 157

V08545

A

Shape

Size

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

Shape

Size

Shape

Size

mm (in.)

ø = 8
    (0.31)

L = 22
    (0.87)

ø = 6
    (0.24)

L = 20
    (0.79)

ø = 6
    (0.24)

L = 16
    (0.63)

ø = 6
    (0.24)

L = 16
    (0.63)

ø = 6
    (0.24)

L = 20
    (0.79)

ø = 6
    (0.24)

L = 18
    (0.71)

ø = 5.22
 (0.2055)

L = 20
    (0.79)

ø = 5.22
 (0.2055)

L = 16
    (0.63)

ø = 8
    (0.31)

ø = 6
    (0.24)

ø = 6
    (0.24)

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BODY

INSTRUMENT PANEL

BO–81

1259

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

HINT:
Screw shapes and sizes are indicated in the table below. The codes (A – K) correspond to those indicated
on the previous pages.

BO0AS–03

N21447

: 4 Clips

N21448

: 2 Clips

W03621

BO–82

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BODY

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1260

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a)

Front pillar garnishes

(b)

Front door scuff inside plates

(c)

Front door opening trim covers

(d)

Cowl side trims

2.

REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(See page 

SR–9

)

3.

REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a)

Steering column cover

(b)

Combination switch

4.

REMOVE NO.1 LOWER PANEL

(a)

Remove the 2 screws and hood release lever.

(b)

Remove the bolt, screw and No.1 lower panel, then dis-
connect the connectors.

5.

REMOVE LOWER LH PANEL

6.

REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL

Using a screwdriver, remove the lower finish panel.
7.

REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a)

Cluster finish panel

(b)

Combination meter

8.

REMOVE NO.2 UNDER COVER

(a)

Using a screwdriver, remove the lower cover.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b)

Pull up the connector.

(c)

Disconnect the passenger airbag connector.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the passenger airbag connector take
care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
(d)

Remove the No.2 under cover.

W03622

N21449

: 4 Clips

N21412

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BODY

INSTRUMENT PANEL

BO–83

1261

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

9.

REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a)

Lower panel

(b)

Finish upper panel

(c)

CD changer assembly

(d)

Lower No.1 finish panel retainer

10.

REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(See page 

RS–21

)

(a)

Remove the 2 bolts from the instrument panel reinforce-
ment.
Torque: 20 N·m (204 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf)

(b)

Remove the 4 nuts and front passenger airbag assembly.

CAUTION:
Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the
airbag deployment direction facing down. Never disas-
semble the front passenger airbag assembly.
NOTICE:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Make sure that the front passenger airbag assembly is
installed to the specified torque. When installing the instru-
ment panel, take care that the airbag wire harness does not
interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other
parts.

11.

REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL

Using a screwdriver, remove the upper console panel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

12.

REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX

(a)

Remove the box bottom No.2 mat.

(b)

Remove the 2 bolts, 2 screws and rear console box, then
disconnect the connector.

(c)

Remove the rear cup holder and rear ash receptacle.

N21451

: 4 Clips

N21450

: 2 Clips

N21452

: 2 Clips

N21453

LH Side

BO–84

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BODY

INSTRUMENT PANEL

1262

1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

13.

REMOVE END CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

Using a screwdriver, remove the panel.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

14.

REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

Using a screwdriver, remove the panel, then disconnect the
connectors.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
15.

REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a)

Radio and A/C control panel assembly

(b)

Front ash receptacle

16.

REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX

Remove the 4 screws and front console box.
17.

REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a)

LH and RH floor carpet brackets

(b)

Lower No.2 finish panel retainer

(c)

Nozzle side defroster No.1

18.

REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD

(a)

Using a screwdriver, remove the No.2 side defroster
nozzle.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b)

Disconnect the connectors.

(c)

Remove the bolt.

(d)

Remove the connector holder.