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Disassembly [10/2017 - 10/2020]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL BRACKET (w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [10/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [09/2018 - 10/2020]

  2. REMOVE NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the 4 connectors.
      NOTE:

      Do not apply excessive loads to the retainer. Otherwise, it may peel off.

    2. Detach the clamp and remove the No. 3 luggage room wire.
      GTY799210Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A w/ Hands Free Power Trunk Lid - -
  3. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [09/2018 - 10/2020]

  4. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [09/2018 - 10/2020]

  5. REMOVE ULTRASONIC SENSOR CLIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [09/2018 - 10/2020]

  6. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [10/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [09/2018 - 10/2020]

  7. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [10/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [09/2018 - 10/2020]

  8. REMOVE REAR ULTRASONIC SENSOR CLIP 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [10/2017 - 09/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [09/2018 - 10/2020]

  9. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL LH 
    1. Remove the screw.
      GTY802992Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Grommet
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper side LH.
    3. Remove the grommet.
  10. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING LH 
    1. Remove the 2 clips.
      GTY810418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Detach the claw and remove the rear bumper side moulding LH as shown in the illustration.
  12. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE MOULDING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the screw.
      GTY792043Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Detach the guide and claw and remove the reflex reflector assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
  14. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE REAR BUMPER LOWER COVER 
    1. Remove the 4 clips.
      GTY838686Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

    2. Remove the 2 clips.
      GTY827132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

    3. Remove the 6 clips.
      GTY827131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Detach the claw.
      GTY827129Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

    5. Remove the rear bumper lower cover as shown in the illustration.
      GTY822302Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Rear Bumper Cover
      Remove in this Direction
  16. REMOVE REAR BUMPER CENTER MOULDING 
    1. Remove the 6 screws.
      GTY827119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the claw and guide and remove the rear bumper center moulding as shown in the illustration.
      GTY812603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  17. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PIECE LH 
    1. Detach the claw.
      GTY825119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Detach the anti-drop hook and remove the rear bumper piece LH as shown in the illustration.
  18. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PIECE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE NO. 1 MOULDING TAPE 

    HINT: 

    When removing the No. 1 moulding tape, heat the rear bumper cover and No. 1 moulding tape using a heat light.

    Standard

    Item Temperature
    Rear Bumper Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    No. 1 Moulding Tape 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    WARNING:
    • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.
    • Touching the heat light may result in burns.
    • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
    GTY583249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    1. Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper cover and No. 1 moulding tape.
    2. GTY795577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Remove the No. 1 moulding tape.

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

  20. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM 

    HINT: 

    When removing the rear bumper arm, heat the rear bumper cover and rear bumper arm using a heat light.

    Standard

    Item Temperature
    Rear Bumper Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Rear Bumper Arm 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    WARNING:
    • Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.
    • Touching the heat light may result in burns.
    • Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
    GTY583249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    1. Using a heat light, heat the rear bumper cover and rear bumper arm.
    2. GTY779137Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Remove the 2 rear bumper arms.

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

  21. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER 
    1. Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper energy absorber.
      GTY820719Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  22. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM REINFORCEMENT LH 
    1. Remove the bolt.
      GTY779428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Tape
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the rear bumper arm reinforcement LH.
  23. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM REINFORCEMENT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  24. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR CORNER REINFORCEMENT LH 
    1. Remove the 5 bolts.
      GTY1135119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper bar corner reinforcement LH.
  25. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR CORNER REINFORCEMENT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  26. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 8 bolts.
      GTY1134498Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper reinforcement sub-assembly.
      GTY1136387Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  27. REMOVE REAR BUMPER LOWER RETAINER LH 
    1. Remove the 4 screws and rear bumper lower retainer LH.
      GTY779147Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  28. REMOVE REAR BUMPER LOWER RETAINER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  29. REMOVE REAR BUMPER LOWER SIDE RETAINER LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, turn the clip 90° and detach the clip as shown in the illustration.
      GTY836178Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 90°
      Rotation Direction
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Detach the claw and remove the rear bumper lower side retainer LH as shown in the illustration.
  30. REMOVE REAR BUMPER LOWER SIDE RETAINER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  31. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH 
    1. GTY794587Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 90°
      Rotation Direction
      Remove in this Direction

      Using a screwdriver, turn the clip 90° and detach the clip as shown in the illustration.

    2. Detach the claw and remove the rear bumper side support LH as shown in the illustration.
  32. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.