Installation [09/2021 - 11/2022]: Procedure

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INSTALL ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

NOTE:

When installing the roof rack assembly, heat the vehicle body using a heat light.

Standard

Item	Temperature
Vehicle Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

WARNING:

Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

Touching the heat light may result in burns.
Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

NOTE:

Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

Double-sided Tape

Install 3 new clips.
Clean the vehicle body.
1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body.

2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the vehicle body.

3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
NOTE:
- Installing the roof rack assembly with some double-sided tape remaining may cause poor adhesion. Perform this procedure until the tape is sufficiently removed.
- Make sure to use a cloth when removing. Using a screwdriver, etc., may cause damage and poor adhesion.
Install the roof rack assembly.
1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body.

2. Remove the release paper from the roof rack assembly.

HINT:

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

3. Engage the clips to install the roof rack assembly.

HINT:

Press the roof rack assembly firmly to install it.
Install the 4 nuts.
Torque: 26 N.m (265 kgf/cm, 19 ft.lbf)
Remove the protective tape.

INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
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