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Removal [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Kick Sensor) 
    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 (w/ Kick Sensor) 

    for HV Model:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Kick Sensor) 

    for T24A-FTS:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    for A25A-FXS:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  4. REMOVE REAR QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD LH (w/ Mudguard) 

    See step  2

  5. REMOVE REAR QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD RH (w/ Mudguard) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  6. DISCONNECT QUARTER PANEL WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH 
    1. Apply protective tape around the quarter panel wheel opening moulding LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1015702Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Remove the 3 clips.
      GTY1015914Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the screw.
      GTY1015919Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. While pulling the rear bumper assembly, insert a finger between the rear bumper side seal LH and rear bumper assembly and disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1015172Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Rear Bumper Side Seal LH
      Remove in this Direction
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the rear bumper side seal LH.
      • To avoid damaging the claws, do not forcibly pull the quarter panel wheel opening moulding.
    5. Disengage the 3 clips to disconnect the quarter panel wheel opening moulding LH.
      GTY1015921Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the 3 clips from the quarter panel wheel opening moulding LH.
  7. DISCONNECT QUARTER PANEL WHEEL OPENING MOULDING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  9. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY (except Sport Package) 
    1. Apply protective tape around the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY846265Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    2. Remove each screw.
      GTY1108405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A w/o Mudguard
      *B w/o Towing Hitch
      Screw
      Clip
    3. Remove each clip.
    4. Remove the 2 screws.
      GTY903896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disengage the 8 claws.
      GTY903897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    6. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips to remove the rear bumper assembly.
      GTY904016Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. w/ Kick Sensor:
      1. Disconnect the connector.
  11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY (for Sport Package) 
    1. Apply protective tape around the rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1015853Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    2. Remove the 6 screws.
      GTY1115866Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A w/o Towing Hitch
      Screw
      Clip
    3. Remove each clip.
    4. Remove the 2 screws.
      GTY1015046Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disengage the 8 claws.
      GTY1015045Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    6. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips to remove the rear bumper assembly.
      GTY1015049Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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