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Removal [08/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Kick Sensor) 
    NOTE:

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2019 - ]

  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Kick Sensor) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Kick Sensor) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Kick Sensor) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  5. REMOVE REAR LIGHT COVER LH 

    for Bulb Type Turn Signal Light:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24

    for LED Type Turn Signal Light:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25

  6. REMOVE REAR LIGHT COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. DISCONNECT QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Apply protective tape around the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH and rear bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY951118Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Using a 4 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the screw.
      GTY950929Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the clip.
    4. Pull back the edge of the rear wheel house liner LH and disengage the 4 claws by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration with a finger.
      GTY950447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction (1)
      Remove in this Direction (2)
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the rear wheel house liner LH.
      • To avoid damaging the claws, do not forcibly pull the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH.
    5. Disengage the clip to disconnect the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH from the rear bumper assembly.
  8. DISCONNECT QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. DISCONNECT REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and grommet and disconnect the rear wheel house liner LH.
      GTY950943Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE COVER PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the 6 clips.
      GTY950874Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 2 luggage compartment side cover protector clip
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Disengage the 2 No. 2 luggage compartment side cover protector clips as shown in the illustration.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and No. 2 luggage compartment side cover protector.
  11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
      GTY949962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 8 clips.
      GTY950937Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disengage the 5 claws as shown in the illustration.
      GTY950230Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction

      HINT: 

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

    4. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration to remove the rear bumper assembly.
      GTY950812Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    5. w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System or Kick Sensor:
      1. Disconnect the connector.