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Disassembly [07/2020 - 11/2021]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  2. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  3. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the rear corner ultrasonic sensor.

  4. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the rear corner ultrasonic sensor retainer.

  5. REMOVE NO. 3 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE 
    1. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
    2. Detach the clamp and remove the No. 3 luggage room wire.
      GTY951410Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System - -
  6. REMOVE ULTRASONIC SENSOR CLIP 

    HINT: 

    • When removing the ultrasonic sensor clip, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the ultrasonic sensor clip and rear bumper cover using a heat light.
    • Use the same procedure for all ultrasonic sensor clips.

    Standard Value

    Part Temperature
    Rear Bumper Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Ultrasonic Sensor Clip
    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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat ultrasonic sensor clip excessively.

    1. Remove the ultrasonic sensor clip.
      GTY952826Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System - -
  7. REMOVE BACK-UP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  8. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  9. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PIECE LH 
    1. Detach the claw.
      GTY950817Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Detach the fall prevention hook from guide and remove the rear bumper piece LH.
      GTY950951Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  10. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PIECE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM EXTENSION LH 
    1. Detach the guide and remove rear bumper arm extension LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY950268Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction(1)
      Remove in this Direction(2)
  12. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM EXTENSION RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE REAR BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
      GTY953457Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 grommets.
      GTY953444Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the guide remove the rear bumper extension sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY953216Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  14. REMOVE REAR BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE REAR BUMPER CENTER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 6 screws.
      GTY780289Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 clips.
    3. Detach the guide and claw and remove the rear bumper center extension sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY782967Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  16. REMOVE NO. 1 MOULDING TAPE 

    HINT: 

    • When removing the No. 1 moulding tape, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the No. 1 moulding tape and rear bumper cover using a heat light.
    • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    Standard Value

    Part Temperature
    Rear Bumper Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    No. 1 Moulding Tape
    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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat No. 1 moulding tape excessively.

    1. Remove the No. 1 moulding tape.
      GTY950054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE REAR BUMPER CENTER PAD 

    HINT: 

    • When removing the rear bumper center pad, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear bumper center pad and rear bumper cover using a heat light.
    • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    Standard Value

    Part Temperature
    Rear Bumper Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Rear Bumper Center Pad
    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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat rear bumper center pad excessively.

    1. Remove the rear bumper center pad.
      GTY824209Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE REAR BUMPER NO. 1 PAD 

    HINT: 

    • When removing the rear bumper No. 1 pad, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear bumper No. 1 pad and rear bumper cover using a heat light.
    • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    Standard Value

    Part Temperature
    Rear Bumper Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Rear Bumper No. 1 Pad
    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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat rear bumper No. 1 pad excessively.

    1. Remove the rear bumper No. 1 pad.
      GTY824210Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PAD 

    HINT: 

    • When removing the rear bumper pad, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear bumper pad and rear bumper cover using a heat light.
    • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    Standard Value

    Part Temperature
    Rear Bumper Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Rear Bumper Pad
    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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat rear bumper pad excessively.

    1. Remove the rear bumper pad.
      GTY824208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE NO. 3 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR PLATE 

    See step  2

  21. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the screw.
      GTY953061Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Detach the claw and guide and remove the reflex reflector assembly LH.
  22. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  23. REMOVE REAR BUMPER EXTENSION LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
      GTY953090Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Detach the claw and remove the rear bumper extension LH.
  24. REMOVE REAR BUMPER EXTENSION RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  25. REMOVE REAR BUMPER EXTENSION 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
      GTY830230Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the claw and remove the rear bumper extension.
  26. REMOVE REAR BUMPER CORNER EXTENSION LH 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
      GTY801802Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Turn Direction
    2. Detach the claw.
    3. With the guide as a starting point, turn the rear bumper corner extension LH to detach the clip and guide and remove the rear bumper corner extension LH as shown in the illustration.
  27. REMOVE REAR BUMPER CORNER EXTENSION RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  28. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PAD INSERT 

    HINT: 

    • When removing the rear bumper pad insert, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear bumper pad insert and rear bumper corner extension LH using a heat light.
    • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    Standard Value

    Part Temperature
    Rear Bumper Corner Extension LH 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Rear Bumper Pad Insert
    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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat rear bumper pad insert excessively.

    1. Remove the rear bumper pad insert.
      GTY824234Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. REMOVE REAR BUMPER NO. 3 PAD 

    HINT: 

    • When removing the rear bumper No. 3 pad, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear bumper No. 3 pad and rear bumper corner extension LH using a heat light.
    • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    Standard Value

    Part Temperature
    Rear Bumper Corner Extension LH 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Rear Bumper No. 3 Pad
    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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat rear bumper No. 3 pad excessively.

    1. Remove the rear bumper No. 3 pad.
      GTY838057Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. REMOVE REAR BUMPER NO. 2 PAD 

    HINT: 

    • When removing the rear bumper No. 2 pad, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear bumper No. 2 pad and rear bumper corner extension LH using a heat light.
    • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    Standard Value

    Part Temperature
    Rear Bumper Corner Extension LH 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Rear Bumper No. 2 Pad
    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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat rear bumper No. 2 pad excessively.

    1. Remove the rear bumper No. 2 pad.
      GTY824232Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  31. REMOVE REAR BUMPER NO. 2 SIDE SUPPORT LH 
    1. Turn the clip 90° and detach the clip and claw and remove the rear bumper No. 2 side support LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY952921Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 90°
      Remove in this Direction
      Rotation Direction
  32. REMOVE REAR BUMPER NO. 2 SIDE SUPPORT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  33. REMOVE REAR BUMPER NO. 4 SIDE SUPPORT LH 
    1. Remove the 2 clips.
      GTY787797Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the grommet and rear bumper No. 4 side support LH.
      GTY788916Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  34. REMOVE REAR BUMPER NO. 4 SIDE SUPPORT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  35. REMOVE REAR BUMPER NO. 1 SIDE SUPPORT LH 
    1. Remove the 2 grommets.
      GTY787870Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 screws.
      GTY776002Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    3. Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper No. 1 side support LH.
  36. REMOVE REAR BUMPER NO. 1 SIDE SUPPORT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  37. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM REINFORCEMENT LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
      GTY824184Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper arm reinforcement LH.
  38. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ARM REINFORCEMENT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  39. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT LH 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and rear bumper bar reinforcement LH.
      GTY824213Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  40. REMOVE REAR BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  41. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER 
    GTY824212Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Detach the claw.
    2. Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper energy absorber.
  42. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 10 bolts and rear bumper reinforcement sub-assembly.
      GTY951914Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  43. REMOVE SUSPENSION TOWER DAMPER (w/ Damper) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  44. REMOVE REAR BUMPER EXTENSION MOUNTING BRACKET RH (w/ Damper) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the other side.

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and rear bumper extension mounting bracket RH.
      GTY952755Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002