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Reassembly [04/2018 - 08/2021]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL NO. 2 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL 

    HINT: 

    When installing the No. 2 radiator grille seal, heat the radiator shutter using a heat light.

    HEATING TEMPERATURE

    Item Temperature
    Radiator Shutter 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.
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    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the radiator shutter excessively.

    1. Clean the radiator shutter surface.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter surface.
      2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the radiator shutter.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
    2. Remove the release paper from a new No. 2 radiator grille seal.

      HINT: 

      After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

    3. Install the No. 2 radiator grille seal.
      GTY864354Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • If the No. 2 radiator grille seal has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one as it may be deformed or the strength of its adhesive may be deteriorated.
      • Press the No. 2 radiator grille seal firmly to install it.
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL 

    HINT: 

    When installing the No. 1 radiator grille seal, heat the radiator shutter using a heat light.

    HEATING TEMPERATURE

    Item Temperature
    Radiator Shutter 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.
    GTY583249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the radiator shutter excessively.

    1. Clean the radiator shutter surface.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter surface.
      2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the radiator shutter.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
    2. Remove the release paper from a new No. 1 radiator grille seal.

      HINT: 

      After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

    3. Install the No. 1 radiator grille seal.
      GTY864356Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • If the No. 1 radiator grille seal has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one as it may be deformed or the strength of its adhesive may be deteriorated.
      • Press the No. 1 radiator grille seal firmly to install it.
  3. INSTALL NO. 3 RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL 

    HINT: 

    • When installing the No. 3 radiator grille seal, heat the radiator shutter using a heat light.
    • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
    HEATING TEMPERATURE

    Item Temperature
    Radiator Shutter 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.
    GTY583249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the radiator shutter excessively.

    1. Clean the radiator shutter surface.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the radiator shutter surface.
      2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the radiator shutter.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
    2. Remove the release paper from a new No. 3 radiator grille seal.

      HINT: 

      After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

    3. Install the No. 3 radiator grille seal.
      GTY931945Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • If the No. 3 radiator grille seal has been removed, it must be replaced with a new one as it may be deformed or the strength of its adhesive may be deteriorated.
      • Press the No. 3 radiator grille seal firmly to install it.
  4. INSTALL SWING GRILLE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. When installing a new swing grille actuator assembly:
      1. Open the grille shutter fin as shown in the illustration.
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    2. Install the swing grille actuator assembly as shown in the illustration.
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      Install in this Direction
  5. INSTALL MOTOR COVER 
    1. Engage the 4 claws to install the motor cover as shown in the illustration.
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      Install in this Direction
    2. Engage the 2 clamps.
      GTY864352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the connector.