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Removal [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  2. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Woofer) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  4. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  5. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  6. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH (w/o Woofer) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  7. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  8. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]

  9. REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  10. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  11. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP 
    1. Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip.
  12. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 31

  13. REMOVE FRONT DECK SIDE TRIM COVER RH (for RH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41

  14. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt to disconnect the floor anchor of the rear seat outer belt assembly.
      GTY898682Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK SIDE TRIM COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33

  16. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY 

    See step  16

  17. REMOVE DECK TRIM POCKET COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35

  18. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36

  19. REMOVE ROPE HOOK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37

  20. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 38

  21. REMOVE COOLER (NO. 2 ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR (for RH Side) 

    w/ Rear Automatic Air Conditioning System

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  22. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 49

  23. REMOVE QUARTER PILLAR GARNISH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 39

  24. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen the bolt and disconnect the shoulder anchor of the rear seat outer belt assembly.
      GTY898724Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      The bolt cannot be removed from the shoulder anchor of the rear seat outer belt assembly.

    2. Using a screwdriver, pull out the locking button as shown in the illustration to release the lock and disconnect the pretensioner connector.

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      GTY1110914Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Tape
      *b Locking Button
      *c Release
    3. Remove the 2 bolts.
      GTY1117994Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the rear seat outer belt assembly LH.
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