Removal [04/2018 - 08/2020]: Procedure

PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [04/2018 - ]
REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [04/2018 - 08/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [08/2019 - 08/2021]
REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Seat Heater System)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INNER TRIM PAD (w/ Seat Heater System)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

for A25A-FXS:

for 2GR-FKS:

WARNING:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
If an airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious injury.

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DISCONNECT REAR CENTER SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION LOCK HOOK
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
REMOVE REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
1. Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
REMOVE ROOF SIDE RAIL GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

DISCONNECT REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH

Remove the bolt to disconnect the floor anchor of the rear seat 3 point type belt assembly LH.

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DISCONNECT REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT SET
Refer to REMOVAL [04/2018 - ]

REMOVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT COVER

Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides to remove the rear seat shoulder belt hole cover.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the other rear seat shoulder belt hole covers.

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REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

Remove the 2 clips.

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Disengage the 3 clips and 5 guides.

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Pass the 3 rear seat belt floor anchors through the package tray trim panel assembly then remove the package tray trim panel assembly.

REMOVE REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY LH

Using a screwdriver, pull out the locking button as shown in the illustration to release the lock and disconnect the pretensioner connector.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the 2 bolts.

REMOVE REAR SEAT 3 POINT TYPE BELT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

REMOVE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COVER LH

Remove the rear seat belt retractor cover LH as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

REMOVE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COVER RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.