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Removal [08/2016 - 12/2017]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the tonneau cover assembly.
  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the deck board assembly.
  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD 
    1. Remove the rear No. 3 floor board.
  4. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX 
    1. Remove the 3 clips.
      GTY659896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 3 guides to remove the rear deck floor box.
  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 FLOOR BOARD 
    1. Disengage the clip and 5 guides to remove the rear No. 4 floor board.
      GTY659895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX 
    1. Remove the clip.
      GTY682945Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the front deck floor box.
  7. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH 
    1. for TMC Made:
      GTY659892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
      2. Disengage the 5 guides to remove the deck side trim box RH.
    2. for TMMC Made:
      GTY639054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
      2. Disengage the 5 guides to remove the deck side trim box RH.
  8. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 
    1. Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.
      GTY639424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction

      HINT: 

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

    2. Disengage the 2 claws, 4 clips and 2 guides to remove the rear floor finish plate as shown in the illustration.
      GTY646583Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.
      GTY668011Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the front side and rear side.

    2. Disengage the 8 claws and 2 guides to remove the front door scuff plate LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY636531Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    3. w/ Illumination:
      1. Disconnect the connector.
  10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    1. Apply protective tape around the front pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY637010Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Pull the upper part of the front pillar garnish LH toward the inside of the cabin to disengage the clip and the front pillar garnish LH from the base of the front pillar garnish clip.

      HINT: 

      Let the front pillar garnish LH hang from the front pillar garnish clip.

      GTY684012Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Cut off the front pillar garnish clip as shown in the illustration.
      GTY618401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip
      *a Cut
      NOTE:

      Replace the front pillar garnish clip with a new one.

    4. Using a clip remover, remove the front pillar garnish clip from the vehicle body.
    5. Disengage the guide to remove the front pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY616563Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    6. Remove the clip from the front pillar garnish LH.
    7. Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly LH.
      GTY663858Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH
      *a Protective Cover
      *b Adhesive Tape
      1. Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a piece of cloth or nylon and secure the edges of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.
        NOTE:

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

  11. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.
      GTY628505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the front side and rear side.

    2. Disengage the 8 claws and 2 guides to remove the rear door scuff plate LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY634318Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  12. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH 
    1. Pull the lower center pillar garnish LH in the directions indicated by the arrows (1) shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws (A).
      GTY664289Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Claw (A)
      *b Claw (B)
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2)
    2. Pull the lower center pillar garnish LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to disengage the guide and 3 claws (B).
    3. Disengage the 5 clips to remove the lower center pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY616966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
  13. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  14. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
      GTY659912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.
      GTY659570Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Disengage the guide to remove the center pillar garnish assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY613705Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    4. Remove the clip from the center pillar garnish assembly LH.
  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  18. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  21. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019]

  22. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2016 - 08/2019]

  23. REMOVE UPPER QUARTER TRIM PAD LH 
    1. Disengage the 12 clips to remove the upper quarter trim pad LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY685459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
  24. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH 
    1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
      GTY659140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.
      GTY665090Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips to remove the rear seat side garnish LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY673426Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  25. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE LH 
    1. Disengage the 2 claws, 2 clips and guide to remove the rear floor finish side plate LH.
      GTY653399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
  26. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (for LH Side) 
    1. Turn the No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook as shown in the illustration to remove it.
      GTY663087Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  27. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) 
    1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 4 claws and open each cover.
      GTY805697Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Tape
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 rope hook assemblies.
  28. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  29. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts.
      GTY640707Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt Clip
    2. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.
    3. Disengage the 5 claws as shown in the illustration.
      GTY653996Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
    4. Disconnect the connector to remove the deck trim side panel assembly LH.
  30. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Disengage the 9 clips to remove the roof side inner garnish assembly LH.
      GTY661505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
    2. Remove the 9 clips from the roof side inner garnish assembly LH.
  31. REMOVE UPPER QUARTER TRIM PAD RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  32. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  33. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  34. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM HOOK (for RH Side) 
    1. Turn the No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook as shown in the illustration to remove it.
      GTY631974Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  35. REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  36. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  37. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL RH (w/o Rear Power Seat System) 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
      GTY668894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Insert Moulding Remover Here
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
      GTY614231Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Insert Moulding Remover Here
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Disengage the claw to remove the reclining remote control bezel RH.
      GTY620838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
  38. REMOVE FOLD SEAT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear Power Seat System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  39. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts.
      GTY627095Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Bolt Clip
    2. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips.
    3. Disengage the 5 claws to remove the deck trim side panel assembly RH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY680136Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here
      Remove in this Direction
  40. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  41. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  42. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  43. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR COVER (w/ Rain Sensor) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  44. REMOVE RAIN SENSOR (w/ Rain Sensor) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  45. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/o Lexus Safety System+) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  46. REMOVE NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER (w/ Lexus Safety System+) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  47. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER (w/ Lexus Safety System+) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  48. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for all assist grip assemblies.

    1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and remove the assist grip cover LH.
      GTY617168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Tape
      Insert Screwdriver Here

      HINT: 

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

    2. Disengage the 2 clips to remove the assist grip assembly.
      GTY648460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.
  49. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY LH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the assist grip assembly.

  50. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the assist grip assembly.

  51. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for LH Side) 
    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover as shown in the illustration.
      GTY652142Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Insert Moulding Remover Here
  52. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
      GTY658617Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Pull the visor assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration to disconnect it from the visor holder.
      GTY657605Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Visor Holder
      Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2)
    3. Pull the visor assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to remove it.
  53. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for LH Side) 
    1. Turn the visor holder approximately 45° and pull it out as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.
      GTY667178Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 45°
      Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2)
    2. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the visor holder.
  54. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  55. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  56. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  57. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 
    1. for Windshield Glass Side:
      1. Disconnect each connector.
    2. for Front Pillar LH Side:
      1. Remove the protective cover.
      2. Disengage the 4 clamps.
        GTY623205Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
      4. Install the protective cover.
    3. for Front Pillar RH Side:
      1. Remove the protective cover.
      2. Disengage the 3 clamps.
      3. Disconnect each connector and the washer hose assembly.
        GTY630534Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Connector
        Washer Hose Assembly

        HINT: 

        Use a container to collect the windshield washer fluid.

      4. Install the protective cover.
    4. for Rear Pillar RH Side:
      1. Disengage each clamp.
        GTY664164Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        Connector
        Washer Hose Assembly
      2. Disconnect each connector and the washer hose assembly.

        HINT: 

        Use a container to collect the windshield washer fluid.

    5. for Standard Roof:
      GTY662353Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disengage the 10 claws, 3 clips and 2 fasteners.
    6. for Sliding Roof:
      GTY685594Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Fastener *b Guide
      1. Disconnect the connector.
      2. Disengage the 10 claws, 3 clips, 8 fasteners and guide.
    7. for Panoramic Moon Roof:
      GTY612699Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Fastener *b Guide
      1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
      2. Disengage the 10 claws, 3 clips, 13 fasteners and guide.
    8. Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the back door as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or vehicle interior.

      GTY657477Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
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