2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid TVIP V2 (GBS Add On) Installation

1. Vehicle Disassembly. (a) Remove the negative battery cable. (Fig. 1-1) (1) Protect the fender before starting. (2) Be careful not to touch the positive terminal. (b) Remove the air damper wire terminal from the bottom of the glove box. (Fig. 1-2) (1) Remove the clip securing the air damper wire terminal. (c) Remove the glove box. (Fig. 1-3) (1) Remove two stoppers securing the bottom of the glove box. (d) Remove the glove box inner cover. (Fig. 1-4) (1) Remove seven screws securing the cover. (2) Disconnect one connector. (e) Remove the passenger side panel. (Fig. 1-5) (1) Remove two clips securing the cover.
2. V2 Harness Installation. (a) Locate and remove the tape securing the vehicle harness' white 3P connector from the passenger side center console area behind the metal reinforcement. (Fig. 2-1) (b) Route the V2 harness' connectors between the instrument panel and metal reinforcement. (Fig. 2-2) (1) Be careful not to get cut by the sharp metal edge.
3. V2 ECU Preparation and Installation. (a) Turn the GBS adjustment screw on the V2 ECU to the "9" position. (Fig. 3-1) (b) Insert the ECU mounting bracket into the indicated bracket slot on the V2 ECU. (Fig. 3-2) (1) Insert the mounting bracket into the correct slot; you have only one chance to install it properly. (c) Plug in the V2 harness' white 8P connector to the V2 ECU. (Fig. 3-3) (1) Verify the connectors are plugged in securely. (d) Locate and remove the vehicle's existing nut from the passenger side center brace. (Fig. 3-4) (1) Do not discard the nut.

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