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Roof Headlining: Removal

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

  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  (see REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the front seat assembly (See REMOVAL (2006/02-2006/07) ).
  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY LH 
  6. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY RH 
  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY CENTER 
  8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX 
    1. Remove the console box (See REMOVAL ).
  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 claws and remove the scuff plate.
      2. Fig 1: Identifying Claws And Scuff Plate LH
      G05301096Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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 moulding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the trim cover.
  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 clip B locks in the pillar garnish's hole.
    2. Using needle-nose pliers, rotate clip B 90° and remove the pillar garnish.
    3. Remove the clip A from the vehicle body.
      Fig 2: Identifying Clip From Vehicle Body
      G05312019Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. 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.
        2. Fig 3: Applying Adhesive Tape To Airbag Cover
        G05312020Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Detach the 5 claws and remove the scuff plate.
      2. Fig 4: Identifying Claws On Rear Door Scuff Plate Rh
      G05312021Courtesy 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.
      2. Fig 5: Identifying Claws And Clips
      G05312022Courtesy 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.
      3. Fig 6: Pulling Garnish
      G05312023Courtesy 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 moulding remover, pull the garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 5 claws. Then remove the garnish.
      2. Fig 7: Identifying Claws
      G05312024Courtesy 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.
      3. Fig 8: Identifying Roof Side Garnish Clips
      G05312025Courtesy 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
      G05312026Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. REMOVE FRONT ROOFTOP GARNISH 
    1. Remove the garnish.
      1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and 2 clips, and remove the garnish.

        HINT:

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

        Fig 10: Identifying Claws And Clips
        G05312027Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE PERSONAL LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 covers and 2 screws.
    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips and 3 claws.
    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the personal light.
      4. Fig 11: Identifying Covers And Screws
      G05312028Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the inner rear view mirror (see REMOVAL ).
  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.
      3. Fig 12: Identifying Rear Room Light From Vehicle Body
      G05312029Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. REMOVE STEERING SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the spot light.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
  32. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY 
    1. w/o 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 13: Removing Assist Grip Covers Claws
        G05312030Courtesy 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 Assist Grip Claws
        G05312031Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. w / 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
        G05312032Courtesy 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 Assist Grip Claws
        G05312033Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER 
    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 claws and remove the cover.
      2. Fig 17: Identifying Moulding Remover
      G05312034Courtesy 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
      G05312035Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the roof wire connector from the front pillar.
    2. Detach the 4 clamps from the front pillar.
    3. w / Sliding Roof:

      Remove the roof headlining from the sliding roof housing.

    4. w /o Sliding Roof:

      Detach the 2 hooks, fastener, 12 clips labeled B and 4 clips labeled A.

    5. w / Sliding Roof:

      Disconnect the connector from the drive gear.

    6. w / Sliding Roof:

      Detach the hook, claw, 11 fasteners, 12 clips labeled B and 4 clips labeled A.

      Fig 19: Identifying Hook, Claw, Fasteners, Clips Labeled B And Clips Labeled A
      G05312036Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Remove the roof headlining from the vehicle through the rear door, as shown in the illustration.
      8. Fig 20: Identifying Roof Headlining Into Vehicle Through Rear Door
      G05301115Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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.
    3. Only when replacing the roof headlining: Detach the claw and remove the vanity light.
      4. Fig 21: Removing Bulb Holder From Vanity Light
      G05312038Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. REMOVE ROOF NO. 1 WIRE 
    1. Only when replacing the roof headlining: Remove the double-sided tape and roof wire.
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