Removal and installation
1. Disconnect the battery from ground
Instrument panel trim
2. On vehicles with an adjustable steering column, lower the column all the way down.
3. On Camry models, remove the two screws at the top of the instrument cluster trim, push the trim toward you and release it from the latches (avalon models have 4 screws).
4. Using a screwdriver blade, carefully pry up the bottom of the trim and release it from the latches.
5. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Knee buffer
2. Remove the screws securing the hood lock lever to the knee bolster.
3. Press down on the side of the small box (if provided) and remove it from the knee pad.
4. Remove the two knee bolster mounting bolts, push the bolster toward you and remove it from the latches. On Avalon models, first remove the driver's side fuse box cover.
5. If access to the space under the front panel is required, unscrew the kneepad mounting bolts, which also secure the reinforcement plate. Push the lower edge of the buffer reinforcement plate towards you and remove it.
6. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Central trim panel
2. Pry the center trim panel off its clips. On Avalon models, push the panel toward you and disconnect the connector from the hazard warning switch (arrow).
3. Install the panel in reverse order.
Passenger side lower trim panel and glove box
1. The lower trim panel on the passenger side is secured with clips. Pry the panel up and off the clips.
2. On Camry models, open the glove box and push the sides of the box inward, then remove the mounting screws. On Solara models, remove the two lower screws, open the glove box and remove the upper screws. Remove the box and trim panel.
3. On Avalon models, remove the three nuts under the drawer door and remove the door.