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Reassembly [12/2019 - 10/2021]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL NO. 3 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL 
    1. Engage the 3 claws to install the No. 3 radiator grille seal.
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  2. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL 

    HINT: 

    When installing the No. 1 radiator grille seal, heat the radiator shutter sub-assembly using a heat light.

    Standard Measurement

    Item Measurement
    Radiator Shutter Sub-assembly 20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)
    WARNING:
    • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
    • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
    GTY583249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the radiator shutter sub-assembly excessively.

    1. Clean the radiator shutter sub-assembly surface.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter sub-assembly surface.
      2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the radiator shutter sub-assembly.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
    2. Install a new No. 1 radiator grille seal.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter sub-assembly surface.
      2. Remove the release paper from the No. 1 radiator grille seal.

        HINT: 

        After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

      3. Install the No. 1 radiator grille seal.
        GTY897642Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:
        • If the No. 1 radiator grille seal has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one as it may be deformed or the strength of its adhesive may be deteriorated.
        • Press the No. 1 radiator grille seal firmly to install it.
  3. INSTALL NO. 2 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL 

    HINT: 

    • When installing the No. 2 radiator grille seal, heat the radiator shutter sub-assembly using a heat light.
    • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    Standard Measurement

    Item Measurement
    Radiator Shutter Sub-assembly 20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)
    WARNING:
    • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
    • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
    GTY583249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the radiator shutter sub-assembly excessively.

    1. Clean the radiator shutter sub-assembly surface.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter sub-assembly surface.
      2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the radiator shutter sub-assembly.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
    2. Install a new No. 2 radiator grille seal.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter sub-assembly surface.
      2. Remove the release paper from the No. 2 radiator grille seal.

        HINT: 

        After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

      3. Install the No. 2 radiator grille seal.
        GTY897643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:
        • If the No. 2 radiator grille seal has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one as it may be deformed or the strength of its adhesive may be deteriorated.
        • Press the No. 2 radiator grille seal firmly to install it.
  4. INSTALL SWING GRILLE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the swing grille actuator assembly as shown in the illustration.
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      Install in this Direction
    2. Connect the connector.
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  5. INSTALL MOTOR COVER 
    1. Engage the 4 claws to install the motor cover as shown in the illustration.
      GTY917311Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Install in this Direction