Removal [08/2013 - ]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

When removing the name plates or emblem, heat the vehicle body and name plates or emblem using a heat light.

HEATING TEMPERATURE

Item	Temperature
Vehicle Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Name Plate or Emblem	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

NOTE:

Do not heat the vehicle body, name plates or emblem excessively.

REMOVE SYMBOL EMBLEM

Put protective tape around the symbol emblem.

Fig 1: Removing Symbol Emblem

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*1	Wooden Block
*2	Piano Wire
*3	Protective Tape

Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and symbol emblem.
Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
Pull the piano wire and cut the double-sided tape that holds the symbol emblem to the vehicle body.
NOTE:
- If reusing the symbol emblem, take care not to damage the symbol emblem.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Disengage the 2 location pins to remove the symbol emblem.

REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR NAME PLATE (w/ Brand Name Plate)

Put protective tape around the No. 1 luggage compartment door name plate.

Fig 2: Removing Symbol Emblem

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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*1	Wooden Block
*2	Piano Wire
*3	Protective Tape

Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and No. 1 luggage compartment door name plate.
Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
Pull the piano wire and cut the double-sided tape that holds the No. 1 luggage compartment door name plate to the vehicle body.
NOTE:
- If reusing the No. 1 luggage compartment door name plate, take care not to damage the No. 1 luggage compartment door name plate.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Remove the No. 1 luggage compartment door name plate.

REMOVE NO. 3 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR PLATE

Put protective tape around the No. 3 luggage compartment door plate.

Fig 3: Removing Luggage Compartment Door Plate

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*1	Wooden Block
*2	Piano Wire
*3	Protective Tape

Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and No. 3 luggage compartment door plate.
Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
Pull the piano wire and cut the double-sided tape that holds the No. 3 luggage compartment door plate to the vehicle body.
NOTE:
- If reusing the No. 3 luggage compartment door plate, take care not to damage the No. 3 luggage compartment door plate.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Remove the No. 3 luggage compartment door plate.

REMOVE BODY SIDE NAME PLATE

Put protective tape around the body side name plate.

Fig 4: Identifying Wooden Block, Piano Wire And Protective Tape

TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*1	Wooden Block
*2	Piano Wire
*3	Protective Tape

Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and body side name plate.
Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
Pull the piano wire and cut the double-sided tape that holds the body side name plate to the vehicle body.
NOTE:
- If reusing the body side name plate, take care not to damage the body side name plate.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Remove the body side name plate.
HINT:

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