Roof Headlining: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 10 claws and remove the scuff plate.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

Fig 1: Detaching Claws And Removing Scuff Plate
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REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
1. Remove the cap nut.
2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the trim board.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

Fig 2: Detaching Claws And Removing Trim Board
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REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL CENTER (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY CENTER (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
1. w/o Curtain Shield Airbag:
  1. Using a clip remover, detach the 2 clips.
  2. Pull the garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 3 claws. Then remove the garnish.
    
    Fig 3: Removing Front Pillar Garnish (W/O Curtain Shield Airbag)
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2. w/Curtain Shield Airbag:
  1. Pull the pillar garnish so that the base of the 2 clips labeled A detach. Then pull until the tips of the 2 clips labeled A lock in the pillar garnish's holes.
  2. Using needle-nose pliers, rotate the 2 clips labeled A 90°. Then pull the pillar garnish to release the tips of the 2 clips labeled A from the pillar garnish.
  3. Pull the pillar garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 3 claws labeled B.
  4. Remove the 2 clips labeled A from the vehicle body.
    
    Fig 4: Removing Clips Labeled A From Vehicle Body
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3. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 wiring harness clamps.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Wiring Harness Clamps
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4. w/Curtain Shield Airbag:
  1. Thoroughly cover the airbag with cloth or nylon of 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) and fix the ends of the cover with adhesive tape, as shown in the illustration.
    NOTE: Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
    
    Fig 6: Fixing Ends Of Cover With Adhesive Tape
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REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
1. w/o Curtain Shield Airbag:
  1. Using a clip remover, detach the 2 clips.
  2. Pull the garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 3 claws. Then remove the garnish.
    
    Fig 7: Removing Front Pillar Garnish (W/O Curtain Shield Airbag)
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2. w/Curtain Shield Airbag:
  1. Pull the pillar garnish so that the base of the 2 clips labeled A detach. Then pull until the tips of the 2 clips labeled A lock in the pillar garnish's holes.
  2. Using needle-nose pliers, rotate the 2 clips labeled A 90°. Then pull the pillar garnish to release the tips of the 2 clips labeled A from the pillar garnish.
  3. Pull the pillar garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 3 claws labeled B.
  4. Remove the 2 clips labeled A from the vehicle body.
    
    Fig 8: Removing Clips Labeled A From Vehicle Body
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  5. Thoroughly cover the airbag with cloth or nylon of 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) and fix the ends of the cover with adhesive tape, as shown in the illustration.
    NOTE: Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )

Fig 9: Fixing Ends Of Cover With Adhesive Tape
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REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 claws.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Using a clip remover, detach the 2 clips and remove the garnish.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Rear Door Scuff Plate
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REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
1. Disconnect the front seat outer belt's floor anchor.
  1. Remove the anchor cover.
  2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor.
    
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Floor Anchor
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2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. Using a clip remover, detach the 2 clips and remove the garnish.
  
  Fig 12: Detaching 2 Clips And Removing Garnish
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REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Using a clip remover, detach the clip and remove the garnish.
  
  Fig 13: Removing Center Pillar Garnish
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REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM POCKET SUBASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 1 BOARD (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT HINGE COVER LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT HINGE COVER RH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat)
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT LEG COVER LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 2 SEAT LEG COVER RH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat)
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat)
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 3 BOARD
REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 2 BOARD
REMOVE REAR FLOOR NO. 1 MAT SUPPORT SIDE PLATE
1. w/o Rear No. 2 Seat:
  1. Remove the 4 screws.
  2. Using a clip remover, detach the 7 clips and remove the plate.
    
    Fig 14: Removing Rear Floor No. 1 MAT Support Side Plate
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2. w/Rear No. 2 Seat:
  1. Using a clip remover, detach the 8 clips and remove the plate.
    
    Fig 15: Detaching Clips And Removing Plate
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REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
1. Using a clip remover, detach the 6 clips.
2. Detach the 6 claws and remove the finish plate.
  
  Fig 16: Removing Rear Floor Finish Plate
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REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the trim cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 17: Removing Rear Deck Trim Cover
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REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER RH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat)
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL LEVER BEZEL RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat) (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE TETHER ANCHOR BRACKET SUBASSEMBLY (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Remove the bolt and tether anchor bracket.
  
  Fig 18: Removing Bolt And Tether Anchor Bracket
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REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Disconnect the rear No. 1 seat outer belt's floor anchor.
  1. Remove the anchor cover.
  2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor.
    
    Fig 19: Disconnecting Floor Anchor
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2. Remove the 2 screws and 2 bolts.
3. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. Using a clip remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the trim board.
5. Disconnect the power outlet socket connector.
6. Remove the belt hanger.
  
  Fig 20: Detaching Clips And Removing Trim Board
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REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Disconnect the rear No. 1 seat outer belt's floor anchor.
  1. Remove the anchor cover.
  2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor.
    
    Fig 21: Disconnecting Floor Anchor
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2. Disconnect the rear No. 2 seat outer belt's floor anchor.
  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor.
    
    Fig 22: Disconnecting Floor Anchor
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3. Remove the 2 screws and 2 bolts.
4. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
5. Using a clip remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the trim board.
6. Disconnect the power outlet socket connector.
7. Remove the belt hanger.
  
  Fig 23: Detaching Clips And Removing Trim Board
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REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Disconnect the rear No. 1 seat outer belt's floor anchor.
  1. Remove the anchor cover.
  2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor.
    
    Fig 24: Disconnecting Floor Anchor
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2. Remove the 2 screws and 2 bolts.
3. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. Using a clip remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the trim board.
5. Remove the belt hanger.
  
  Fig 25: Detaching Clips And Removing Trim Board
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REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Disconnect the rear No. 1 seat outer belt's floor anchor.
  1. Remove the anchor cover.
  2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor.
2. Disconnect the rear No. 2 seat outer belt's floor anchor.
  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor.
    
    Fig 26: Disconnecting Floor Anchor
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3. Remove the 2 screws and 2 bolts.
4. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 claws.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
5. Using a clip remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the trim board.
6. Remove the belt hanger.
  
  Fig 27: Detaching Clips And Removing Trim Board
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REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Using a clip remover, detach the 8 clips and remove the garnish.
  
  Fig 28: Removing Inner Roof Side Garnish
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REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH (w/Rear No. 2 Seat)
1. Disconnect the rear No. 2 seat outer belt's shoulder anchor.
  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the seat belt anchor cover.
    HINT:
    
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the shoulder anchor.
    
    Fig 29: Disconnecting Shoulder Belt Anchor
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2. Using a clip remover, detach the 8 clips and remove the garnish.
REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR ROOM PARTITION NET HOOK LH
1. Remove the 2 screws and net hook.
  
  Fig 31: Removing Screws And Net Hook
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REMOVE REAR ROOM PARTITION NET HOOK RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 32: Detaching Claws And Removing Visor Bracket Cover
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Remove portion A from the visor holder.
3. Detach the 2 claws and remove the visor.
  
  Fig 33: Detaching Claws And Removing Visor
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REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE VISOR HOLDER
1. Remove the visor holder by turning it counterclockwise.
  
  Fig 34: Removing Visor Holder
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REMOVE VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE TELEVISION GARNISH (w/Television Display) (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE TELEVISION DISPLAY ASSEMBLY (w/Television Display) (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER (for Front Grip)
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip covers.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 35: Detaching Claws And Removing Assist Grip Covers
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the 4 claws and remove the assist grip.
  
  Fig 36: Detaching Claws And Removing Assist Grip
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REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER (for Rear Grip)
1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip covers.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 37: Detaching Claws And Removing Assist Grip Covers
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REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the 4 claws and remove the assist grip.
  
  Fig 38: Detaching Claws And Removing Assist Grip
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REMOVE CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT TETHER ANCHOR COVER (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR COVER RH (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING
REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the wire harness clamp.
2. Disconnect the roof wire connector.
  
  Fig 39: Disconnecting Roof Wire Connector
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3. w/o Sliding Roof:
  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and headlining.
    
    Fig 40: Removing Clips And Headlining
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4. w/Sliding Roof:
  1. Disconnect the connector from the drive gear.
  2. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and headlining.
REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF HEADLINING SUPPORT
REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF HEADLINING SUPPORT
REMOVE NO. 3 ROOF HEADLINING SUPPORT
REMOVE NO. 4 ROOF HEADLINING SUPPORT
REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF WIRE
1. Only when replacing the roof headlining:
  1. Remove the double-sided tape and roof wire.
REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF SILENCER PAD
1. w/o Sliding Roof:
  1. Remove the 5 silencer pads.
2. w/Sliding Roof:
  1. Remove the 2 silencer pads.
REMOVE NO. 3 ROOF SILENCER PAD