OEM 2009 Toyota Highlander Turn Signal Flasher

2009 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the turn signal flasher assembly and related components on 2009 Toyota Highlander?

  A: Before installation of the turn signal flasher assembly you must connect the connector while engaging the claw to hold it in place. You should install the power steering ECU assembly and use three nuts to connect the instrument panel junction block assembly before tightening each nut to 8.4 Nm (86 kgf-cm, 74 in-lbf). Install the instrument panel safety pad assembly according to the antenna type (glass or pole). Begin by mounting the instrument panel wire assembly and afterward add the front No. 2 speaker assembly for the LH side followed by the installation of the No. 1 Instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly and the front No. 2 speaker assembly for the RH side. The shop must install the front pillar garnish RH followed by connecting the front door opening trim Weather Strip RH. The installation proceeds for the front pillar garnish LH then you should connect the front door opening trim Weather Strip LH. After placing the engine switch with Smart Key functionality you should put in the front No. 2 console box insert followed by the front No. 1 console box insert. The installation includes fitting the console assembly with and without rear air conditioning before adding the lower console box and No.2 console box duct which do not have air conditioning. The procedure includes installing various components including the upper console panel with the lower instrument panel finish panels for manual and automatic air conditioning systems and cowl side trim sub-assemblies for left-hand and right-hand side together with front door scuff plates for each side. The radio receiver assembly with bracket functions without navigation system whereas the navigation receiver assembly with bracket works with navigation system installation. For manual air conditioning system install the heater control and accessory assembly while automatic air conditioning system requires the installation of the air conditioning control assembly. The assembly of the center instrument cluster finish panels with or without Smart Key System and center panel register along with combination meters and cluster finish panels takes place. Place the front wheels in a forward direction before you install the turn signal switch assembly along with spiral cable sub-assembly and steering column cover. Check and install the spiral cable sub-assembly then mount the steering wheel assembly while doing a center point centering check. The installation of steering pad comes first followed by lower No. 2 steering wheel cover and lower No. 3 steering wheel cover. After reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal it is necessary to inspect both the steering pad and SRS warning light while recognizing that some systems must complete initialization before operation.