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Reassembly [12/2019 - 09/2020]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear bumper reinforcement is necessary.

    1. Install the rear bumper reinforcement with the 6 nuts.
      GTY904031Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 43 N.m (438 kgf/cm, 32 ft.lbf) 

  2. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL LH 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear bumper side seal LH is necessary.

    1. Install the nut and clip.
      GTY874418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Nut
      Clip
    2. Install the rear bumper side seal LH with the screw and clip.
      GTY877936Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Screw
      Clip
  3. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear bumper side support LH is necessary.

    1. Engage the 2 claws.
      GTY942741Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 3 clips as shown in the illustration to install the rear bumper side support LH.
      GTY904032Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  6. INSTALL REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER LH 
    1. Engage the 2 guides to install the rear bumper upper retainer LH to the rear combination light assembly LH.
      GTY904029Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect the 3 connectors.
      GTY904025Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 3 clamps.
    3. Engage the guide and pin.
      GTY892354Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Guide
      *b Pin
    4. Install the rear combination light assembly LH with the 3 screws.
  9. INSTALL REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. INSTALL REAR BUMPER PAD LH 

    HINT: 

    When installing the rear bumper pad LH, heat the rear bumper cover using a heat light.

    Heating Temperature

    Item Temperature
    Rear Bumper Cover 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 rear bumper cover excessively.

    1. Clean the rear bumper cover surface.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper cover surface.
      2. Remove any double-sided tape from the rear bumper cover.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
    2. Install a new rear bumper pad LH.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper cover surface.
      2. Remove the release paper from the rear bumper pad LH.

        HINT: 

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

      3. Install the rear bumper pad LH as shown in the illustration.
        GTY851162Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Line

        HINT: 

        • Install the rear bumper pad LH along the line on the rear bumper cover.
        • Press the rear bumper pad LH firmly to install it.
        • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  11. INSTALL REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER 
    1. Engage the 7 claws to install the rear bumper energy absorber.
      GTY940691Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL REAR BUMPER LOWER COVER 
    1. Engage the 2 guides and 14 claws.
      GTY904010Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the rear bumper lower cover to the rear bumper cover with the 2 screws and 4 clips.
      GTY909014Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Screw Clip
  13. INSTALL REAR BUMPER EXTENSION 
    1. Engage the 6 guides and 10 claws.
      GTY904011Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 6 clips.
      GTY904014Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the rear bumper extension with each clip.
      GTY903281Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A w/o Kick Sensor - -
  14. INSTALL REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the reflex reflector assembly LH with the 3 screws.
      GTY940692Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. INSTALL REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. INSTALL NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 
    1. Engage the 15 clamps to install the No. 3 luggage room wire.
      GTY904015Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. INSTALL KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR WITH BRACKET (w/ Kick Sensor) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  18. INSTALL REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  19. INSTALL REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  20. INSTALL REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  21. INSTALL REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5