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Removal [12/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    When removing parts with double-sided tape applied, heat the portion of the parts with tape residue with a heat light if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove.

    Standard Value

    Part Temperature
    Metal parts 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Resin parts 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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the part excessively.

  2. REMOVE REAR QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD LH (w/ Mudguard) 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
  3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL LH 

    HINT: 

    The illustration is an example, so the details may differ.

    1. w/o Mudguard:
      GTY1219178Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using a 4 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the 2 screws.
    2. GTY1213099Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Clip Screw
      Grommet - -
      1. Remove the clip.
      2. Using a 4 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the screw.
      3. Remove the 2 grommets and rear bumper side seal LH.
  4. REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Standard) 
    1. GTY1211210Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Screw Clip
      1. Put protective tape around the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH.
      2. Using a 4 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the screw.
      3. Remove the 2 clips.
    2. GTY1211618Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Detach the claw.
    3. GTY1219205Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Double-sided Tape - -
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
      1. Heat the adhesive of the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH using a heat light.
      2. Place your hand at the positions shown in the illustration and detach the clip and remove the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
  5. REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Off Road Package) 
    1. GTY1214049Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Screw Clip
      1. Put protective tape around the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH.
      2. Using a 4 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the screw.
      3. Remove the 2 clips.
    2. GTY1216146Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Detach the claw.
    3. GTY1217990Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
      1. Place your hand at the positions shown in the illustration and detach the clip and remove the quarter outside moulding sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
  6. REMOVE NO. 1 BODY OUTSIDE MOULDING PAD (for Standard) 
    1. GTY1212969Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Heat the adhesive of the No. 1 body outside moulding pad using a heat light.
      2. Remove the No. 1 body outside moulding pad.
  7. REMOVE REAR DOOR MOULDING OUTSIDE LH (for Standard) 
    1. GTY1212408Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Put protective tape around the rear door moulding outside LH.
      2. Remove the 2 clips.
    2. GTY1211982Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
      1. Place your hand at the positions shown in the illustration and detach the clip as shown in the illustration.
    3. GTY1216735Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Double-sided Tape - -
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
      1. Heat the adhesive of the rear door moulding outside LH using a heat light.
      2. Place your hand at the positions shown in the illustration and detach the clip and remove the rear door moulding outside LH as shown in the illustration.
  8. REMOVE REAR DOOR MOULDING OUTSIDE LH (for Off Road Package) 
    1. GTY1211022Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Put protective tape around the rear door moulding outside LH.
      2. Remove the 2 clips.
    2. GTY1216418Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
      1. Place your hand at the positions shown in the illustration and detach the clip as shown in the illustration.
    3. GTY1217624Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
      1. Place your hand at the positions shown in the illustration and detach the clip and remove the rear door moulding outside LH as shown in the illustration.
  9. REMOVE REAR DOOR NO. 1 MOULDING PAD (for Standard) 
    1. GTY1218498Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Heat the adhesive of the rear door No. 1 moulding pad using a heat light.
      2. Remove the rear door No. 1 moulding pad.
  10. REMOVE BODY ROCKER PANEL MOULDING ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ] 

  11. REMOVE QUARTER PANEL WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH 
    1. GTY1211432Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Double-sided Tape - -
      Remove in this Direction Clip
      Grommet - -
      1. Remove the clip.
      2. Remove the grommet.
      3. Heat the adhesive of the quarter panel wheel opening moulding LH using a heat light.
      4. Detach the clip and remove the quarter panel wheel opening moulding LH as shown in the illustration.