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Removal [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

  2. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    for T24A-FTS:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    for A25A-FXS:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  4. REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  5. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  6. REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  7. REMOVE REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

  8. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 3 screws.
      GTY924515Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Release Plate
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Move the rear door lock with motor assembly downward as shown in the illustration to disconnect it from the release plate of the rear door outside handle frame sub-assembly, and remove the rear door lock with motor assembly.
    3. When reusing the rear door lock with motor assembly:
      1. Remove the door lock wiring harness seal from the rear door lock with motor assembly.
        GTY892903Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
      GTY938235Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear door lock cover sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY844462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  10. REMOVE REAR DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the rear door lock remote control cable assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY928911Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  11. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE LOCKING CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the rear door inside locking cable assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY856037Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
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