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Roof Headlining: Removal

HINT:

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  2. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY 

    Remove the front seat outer belt assembly. (See REMOVAL )

  3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY 

    Remove the front seat assembly. (See REMOVAL )

  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY 

    Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. (See REMOVAL )

  5. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY LH 

    Remove the rear seat headrest assembly. RH (See REMOVAL )

  6. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY RH 

    Remove the rear seat headrest assembly. (See REMOVAL )

  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY CENTER 

    Remove the rear seat headrest assembly center. (See REMOVAL )

  8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY 

    Remove rear seatback assembly. (See REMOVAL )

  9. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX 

    Remove the console box. (See REMOVAL )

  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Using a molding remover, detach the 5 claws and remove the scuff plate.
  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH 
    1. Using a molding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the trim cover.
      Fig 1: Identifying Scuff Plate LH Claws
      G05301096Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    1. Detach the clip labeled A from the vehicle body. Pull the pillar garnish so that the tip of B locks in the pillar garnish's hole.
    2. Using needle-nose pliers, rotate clip B 90° and remove the pillar garnish.

      HINT:

      If clip B is removed from the vehicle body or is damaged, replace it with a new one.

      Fig 2: Identifying Front Pillar Garnish Clips And Claws
      G05301097Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Protect the curtain shield airbag.
      1. Thoroughly cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet that is 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) and fix the ends of the cover with adhesive tape, as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE: Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
  15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

    Fig 3: Covering Curtain Shield Airbag With Protective Cover
    G05301098Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Detach the 5 claws and remove the scuff plate.
      Fig 4: Locating Rear Door Scuff Plate Claws
      G05301099Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  18. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER LH 
    1. Detach the 2 claws and 5 clips, and remove the garnish.
      Fig 5: Locating Claws And Clips On Center Pillar Garnish Lower
      G05301100Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Pull the garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the claw. Then remove the garnish.
      Fig 6: Pulling Pillar Garnish
      G05301101Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH 
    1. Using a molding remover, pull the garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 5 claws. Then remove the garnish.
      Fig 7: Identifying Rear Seat Side Garnish Claws
      G05301102Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  24. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER LH 
    1. Detach the 4 clips.
    2. Pull the garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 claws. Then remove the garnish.
      Fig 8: Identifying Roof Side Garnish Inner Claws
      G05301103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH INNER RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  26. REMOVE REAR VIEW MIRROR COVER INNER 
    1. Pull the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. Then remove the cover.
    Fig 9: Pulling Cover
    G05301104Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE FRONT ROOF TOP GARNISH 
    1. With rain sensor:

      Remove the top garnish.

      1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and 2 clips, and remove the top garnish.

        HINT:

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Without rain sensor: Remove the top garnish.
      1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and 2 clips, and remove the top garnish.

        HINT:

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 10: Identifying Front Roof Top Garnish Clips And Claws
    G05301105Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE PERSONAL LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 covers and 2 screws.
    2. Using a molding remover, detach the 2 clips and 3 claws.
    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the personal light.
      Fig 11: Identifying Personal Light Assembly Clips And Claws
      G05301106Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY INNER 

    MI-60

  30. REMOVE REAR ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the rear room light from the vehicle body.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector from the room light.
  31. REMOVE STEERING SPOTLIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a molding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the spotlight.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 12: Detaching Claws And Remove Spotlight
    G05301107Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  32. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY 
    1. Without Sliding roof:

      Remove the assist grip.

      1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the 2 assist grip covers.

        HINT

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

        Fig 13: Identifying Assist Grip Cover Assembly And Claws
        G05301108Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Detach the 2 claws in the order shown in the illustration.

        HINT:

        Repeat for the other side and remove the assist grip.

      Fig 14: Identifying Claws Detaching Sequence
      G05301109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. With sliding roof:

      Remove the assist grip.

      1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 6 claws and remove the 2 assist grip covers.

        HINT:

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

        Fig 15: Removing Assist Grip Covers Claws
        G05301110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Detach the 2 claws in the order shown in the illustration.

        HINT:

        Repeat for the other side and remove the assist grip.

    Fig 16: Identifying Claws Detaching Sequence
    G05301111Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER 
    1. Using a molding remover, detach the 4 claws and remove the cover.
      Fig 17: Identifying Visor Bracket Cover Screws
      G05301112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and visor.
  35. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and visor.
  36. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER 
    1. Remove the visor holder by turning it counterclockwise.
      Fig 18: Removing Visor Holder
      G05244295Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the roof wire and connector from the front pillar.
    2. Detach the 4 clips labeled A and 12 clips labeled B.
    3. Without sliding roof:
      1. Detach the 2 hooks and fastener from the vehicle body side.
    4. With sliding roof:
      1. Detach the hook and claw from the vehicle body side.
      2. Disconnect the connector from the drive gear.
      3. Detach the 4 clips labeled A and 12 clips labeled B, and 11 fasteners.
      Fig 19: Identifying Roof Headlining Assembly Fasteners And Clips With Hooks
      G05301114Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the roof headlining from the vehicle through the rear door, as shown in the illustration.
    6. Only when replacing the roof headlining:
      1. Remove the 11 fasteners from the roof headlining.
  38. REMOVE VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claws.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Spread apart the detached claws and remove the bulb holder from the vanity light.
      Fig 20: Removing Roof Headlining From Vehicle
      G05301115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Only when replacing the roof headlining:
      1. Detach the claw and remove the vanity light assembly.
  39. REMOVE ROOF NO. 1 WIRE 
    1. Only when replacing the roof headlining:
      1. Remove the double-sided tape and roof wire.
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