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Rear Spoiler: Removal

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE: If a rear spoiler sub-assembly is removed and installed, the location of the axis of the rear wiper motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type) will change, causing the wiping angle to change. Be sure to remove and install the rear wiper motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type) using the centering jig.
  2. REMOVE BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Power Back Door)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  5. DISCONNECT POWER BACK DOOR ROD (w/ Power Back Door)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  6. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  7. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  8. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (for Glass Hatch Type)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  9. REMOVE ASSIST STRAP HOLE COVER  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  10. REMOVE ASSIST STRAP ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  11. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  12. REMOVE REAR WIPER SHAFT COVER (for Glass Hatch Type)  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE REAR WIPER LINK CAP (for Glass Hatch Type)  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET (for Fixed Glass Type)  (See REMOVAL )
  17. REMOVE REAR WIPER LINK PIVOT (for Glass Hatch Type)  (See REMOVAL )
  18. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Glass Type)  (See REMOVAL )
  19. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Glass Hatch Type)  (See REMOVAL )
  20. REMOVE BACK DOOR GLASS GUIDE BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Glass Type)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  21. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put protective tape around the rear spoiler sub-assembly.
    2. Disconnect the wire harness.
      NOTE: Do not allow the disconnected wire harness to get caught between the back door and the vehicle body to prevent it from being damaged.
      Fig 1: Putting Protective Tape Around Rear Spoiler Sub-Assembly
      G05422455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Turn back the wire harness grommet.
      2. Disengage the 4 claws and pull out the wire harness from the vehicle.
        NOTE: Do not forcefully pull out the wire harness.
        Fig 2: Identifying Claws On Wire Harness
        G05422456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
      4. Disconnect the rear washer hose.
        Fig 3: Locating Connectors
        G05422457Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. Disengage the grommet.
      6. Disconnect the connector.
    3. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), remove the 2 screws (A).
      Fig 4: Locating Connector
      G05422458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), remove the 6 screws (B).
      Fig 5: Locating Rear Spoiler Sub-Assembly Screws
      G05422459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disengage the 2 claws.
      Fig 6: Identifying Claws On Rear Spoiler Sub-Assembly
      G05422460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Raise and lower the glass hatch and the back door respectively. Pull out the wire harness from the vehicle and remove the rear spoiler sub-assembly.
      Fig 7: Pulling Out Wire Harness From Vehicle
      G05422461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE REAR WASHER NOZZLE (for Rear Spoiler without Press Line) 
    1. Remove the screw and rear washer nozzle bracket.
      Fig 8: Locating Rear Washer Nozzle Bracket Screw
      G05422462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the claws and remove the rear washer nozzle.
  23. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Rear Spoiler without Press Line)  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 9: Identifying Rear Washer Nozzle Claws
    G05422463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. REMOVE REAR WASHER NOZZLE (for Rear Spoiler with Press Line) 
    1. Remove the screw and rear washer nozzle bracket.
      Fig 10: Locating Rear Washer Nozzle Bracket Screw
      G05422464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the claws and remove the rear washer nozzle.
  25. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Rear Spoiler with Press Line)  (See HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (FOR REAR SPOILER WITH PRESS LINE) )
    Fig 11: Identifying Rear Washer Nozzle Claws
    G05422465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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