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Removal [10/2022 - 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 1

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    for T24A-FTS:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

    for A25A-FXS:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  4. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 11/2023]

  5. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR WITH BRACKET 
    1. Remove the 2 clips.
      GTY938035Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Separate the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
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    3. Disconnect the connector.
      GTY892283Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Do not touch the terminals of the kick door control sensor connector.

    4. Remove the 4 clips.
      GTY892279Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disengage the 4 guides to remove the kick door control sensor with bracket as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction - -
  6. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Disengage the 3 clamps.
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    2. Disengage the 16 claws and guide.
      GTY892276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disengage the 2 claws and guide to remove the kick door control sensor from the kick door control bracket as shown in the illustration.
      GTY885922Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2)
      NOTE:
      • Do not subject the kick door control sensor to a strong impact or drop it.
      • Do not reuse a kick door control sensor which has been subjected to a strong impact or dropped.
      • Be careful not to pull the wire harness.
      • Be careful not to twist the wire harness.