REMOVAL (To 8/2009): Removal

PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)
w/ Navigation System for HDD

NOTE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Air Suspension)
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
1. Disengage the 7 claws, 4 clips and guide, and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
  
  Fig 1: Disengage The 7 Claws, 4 Clips And Guide
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  HINT:
  
  A part of the clip remains on the vehicle side.
2. w/ Illumination:
  1. Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the clip.
  
  Fig 2: Remove The Clip
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2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
1. Using molding remover A, disengage the claw and 2 clips.
  
  Fig 3: Molding Remover A, Disengage The Claw And 2 Clips
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2. Disengage the guide and remove the instrument side panel LH.

REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the 2 clips.

Fig 4: Disengage The 2 Clips
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HINT:

Perform this step as shown by the arrow (1) in the illustration.
Cut off the clip <A>.
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish LH.
HINT:

Perform this step as shown by the arrow (2) in the illustration.
Remove the clip <A>.

Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.

Fig 5: Identifying Adhesive Tape, Protective Cover & Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*1	Adhesive Tape
*2	Protective Cover
*3	Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

Cover the airbag with a cloth or piece of nylon and secure the ends of the cover with tape, as shown in the illustration.
Protective Cover size

X

700 mm (2.30 ft.)

Y

120 mm (4.72 in.)

NOTE:
Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
1. Disengage the 6 claws, 3 clips and guide, and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.
  
  Fig 6: Disengage The 6 Claws, 3 Clips And Guide
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REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
1. Disengage the 2 claws and 5 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.
  
  Fig 7: Disengage The 2 Claws And 5 Clips
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DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
1. Remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying 2 Screws
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2. Using a clip remover, disengage the clip.
3. Pass the floor anchor of the front seat outer seat belt assembly LH through the center pillar garnish LH and remove the center pillar garnish LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 3 fasteners as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 9: Disengage The 3 Fasteners
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2. for Compact Spare Tire:
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the deck board sub-assembly.
    
    Fig 10: Remove The 2 Bolts
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3. for Full Size Spare Tire:
  1. Remove the 2 bolts and remove the deck board sub-assembly.
    
    Fig 11: Remove The 2 Bolts
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REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY (for Compact Spare Tire)
1. Remove the spare wheel cover assembly.
REMOVE NO. 4 REAR FLOOR BOARD (for Compact Spare Tire)
1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 4 rear floor board.
  
  Fig 12: Disengage The 2 Guides
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REMOVE NO. 4 REAR FLOOR BOARD (for Full Size Spare Tire)
1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 4 rear floor board.
  
  Fig 13: Disengage The 2 Guides
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REMOVE NO. 3 REAR FLOOR BOARD (for Compact Spare Tire)
1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 3 rear floor board.
  
  Fig 14: Disengage The 2 Guides
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REMOVE NO. 3 REAR FLOOR BOARD (for Full Size Spare Tire)
1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 3 rear floor board.
  
  Fig 15: Disengage The 2 Guides
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REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the tonneau cover assembly.
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
1. Remove the 3 clips and the rear deck floor box.
  
  Fig 16: Remove The 3 Clips
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REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH (for Compact Spare Tire)
1. Remove the 2 clips and the deck side trim box LH.
  
  Fig 17: Remove The 2 Clips
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REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH (for Full Size Spare Tire)
1. Remove the 3 clips and the deck side trim box LH.
  
  Fig 18: Remove The 3 Clips
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REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH (for Compact Spare Tire)
1. Remove the 2 clips and deck side trim box RH.
  
  Fig 19: Remove The 2 Clips
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REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH (for Full Size Spare Tire)
1. Remove the 3 clips and the deck side trim box RH.
  
  Fig 20: Remove The 3 Clips
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REMOVE FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX
1. Remove the clip and the front deck floor box.
  
  Fig 21: Remove The Clip
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REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
1. Disengage the 2 claws, 6 clips and 2 guides, and remove the rear floor finish plate.
  
  Fig 22: Disengage The 2 Claws, 6 Clips And 2 Guides
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REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE LH
1. Remove the clip.
  
  Fig 23: Remove The Clip & Disengage The Claw And 2 Clips
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2. Disengage the claw and 2 clips.
3. Disengage the guide and remove the rear floor finish side plate LH.
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the rear seat assembly LH. Refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER LH
1. Remove the 2 clips.
  
  Fig 24: Disengage The 2 Claws And 3 Clips
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2. Disengage the 2 claws and 3 clips, and remove the rear seat side cover LH.
  HINT:
  
  A part of the clip remains on the vehicle side.
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (for LH Side)
1. Remove the No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 25: Remove The No. 1 Luggage Compartment Trim Hook
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REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws.
  
  Fig 26: Disengage The 2 Claws
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Protective Tape
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 rope hook assemblies.
REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL LH
1. Using molding remover A, disengage the 2 bottom claws of the reclining remote control bezel LH.
  
  Fig 27: Molding Remover A, Disengage The 2 Bottom Claws
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2. Lift the reclining remote control bezel LH as shown by the arrow (1) in the illustration.
3. Turn the reclining remote control bezel LH as shown by the arrow (2) in the illustration, then disengage the 2 upper claws and remove the bezel.
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Remove the 4 clips.
3. Disengage the 5 claws and 2 clips.
4. Disconnect each connector and remove the deck trim side panel assembly LH.
  
  Fig 28: Remove The 2 Screws, 4 Clips, 5 Claws And 2 Clips & Each Connector
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 29
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH
1. Disengage the claw and 8 clips.
  
  Fig 29: Disengage The Claw And 8 Clips
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  HINT:
  
  A part of the clip remains on the vehicle side.
2. Pass the floor anchor of the rear seat outer seat belt assembly LH through the roof side inner garnish assembly LH and remove the roof side inner garnish assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
1. Remove the rear seat assembly RH. Refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE COVER RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (for RH Side)
1. Remove the No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 30: Remove The No. 1 Luggage Compartment Trim Hook
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REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL SWITCH (w/ Air Suspension) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Remove the 4 clips.
3. Disengage the 5 claws and 2 clips.
4. Disconnect the connector and remove the deck trim side panel assembly RH.
  
  Fig 31: Remove The 2 Screws 4 Clips, 5 Claws And 2 Clips
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DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/o Automatic High Beam System) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ Automatic High Beam System) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
REMOVE COAT HOOK
1. Remove the screw and coat hook.
  
  Fig 32: Removing Coat Hook With Screw
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  HINT:
  
  Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip covers.
  
  Fig 33: Disengage The 4 Claws And Remove The 2 Assist Grip Covers
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  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Protective Tape
  
  NOTE:
  Do not forcibly pry the assist grip covers to prevent them from being deformed.
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the assist grip sub-assembly.
  HINT:
  
  Use the same procedure for the other 3 assist grips.
REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side)
1. Using molding remover C, disengage the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover.
  
  Fig 34: Molding Remover C, Disengage The 4 Claws
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REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 2 screws and remove the visor assembly LH.
  
  Fig 35: Remove The 2 Screws
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REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side)
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for LH Side)
1. Turn the visor holder approximately 45° and pull it out as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 36: Removing Visor Holder
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2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the visor holder.
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for RH Side)
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/o Sliding Roof)
1. Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connectors and washer hose, and disengage the 2 claws and 3 clamps from the rear pillar RH.
  
  Fig 37: Disengage The 2 Claws And 3 Clamps
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2. w/ Rain Sensor:
  1. Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connector from the rain sensor.
    
    Fig 38: Disconnect The No. 1 Roof Wire Connector
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3. Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connector from the inner rear view mirror.
  
  Fig 39: Disconnect The No. 1 Roof Wire Connector
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4. Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connectors and disengage the 2 claws from the front pillar LH.
5. Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connector and washer hose, and disengage the 2 claws from the front pillar RH.
6. Disengage the 12 claws and 3 clips.
  
  Fig 40: Disengage The 12 Claws And 3 Clips
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7. Disengage the 2 fasteners.
  
  Fig 41: Disengage The 2 Fasteners
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8. Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the back door.
  
  Fig 42: Remove The Roof Headlining Assembly
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  NOTE:
  Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or body interior.
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY (w/ Sliding Roof)
1. Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connectors and washer hose, and disengage the 2 claws and 3 clamps from the rear pillar RH.
  
  Fig 43: Disconnect The No. 2 Antenna Cord Sub-Assembly Connectors And Washer Hose, And Disengage The 2 Claws And 3 Clamps
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2. w/ Rain Sensor:
  1. Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connector from the rain sensor.
    
    Fig 44: Disconnect The No. 1 Roof Wire Connector
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3. Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connector from the inner rear view mirror.
  
  Fig 45: Disconnect The No. 1 Roof Wire Connector
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4. Disconnect the No. 1 roof wire connectors and disengage the 2 claws from the front pillar LH.
5. Disconnect the No. 2 antenna cord sub-assembly connector and washer hose, and disengage the 2 claws from the front pillar RH.
6. Disengage the 12 claws and 3 clips.
  
  Fig 46: Disengage The 12 Claws And 3 Clips
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7. Disengage the 8 fasteners.
  
  Fig 47: Disengage The 8 Fasteners
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8. Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the back door.
  
  Fig 48: Remove The Roof Headlining Assembly
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  NOTE:
  Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or body interior.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
1. Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
  
  Fig 49: Remove The Front Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip
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REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
1. Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
  
  Fig 50: Remove The Rear Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip
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REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
HINT:

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