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Disassembly [06/2020 - 10/2023]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE KICK DOOR CONTROL BRACKET (w/ Hands Free Power Back Door) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2022 - ]

  2. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2022 - 10/2023]

  3. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [10/2022 - 10/2023]

  4. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 [10/2022 - 10/2023]

  5. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2022 - 10/2023]

  6. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE ROOM WIRE (w/ Wire Harness) 
    1. Detach the clamp and remove the No. 2 luggage room wire.
      GTY1006837Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A w/ Hands Free Power Back Door - -
  7. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PIECE LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
      GTY893623Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 outside moulding retainers.
    3. Detach the guide and claw to remove the rear bumper piece LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY843291Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  8. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PIECE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE SPRING NUT 
    1. Remove the 2 spring nuts as shown in the illustration.
      GTY926498Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the other side.

  10. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the screw.
      GTY859420Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
    2. Detach the guide and remove the reflex reflector assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
  11. REMOVE REFLEX REFLECTOR ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE REAR BUMPER CENTER GUARD 
    1. Remove the 4 outside moulding retainers.
      GTY893621Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the guide and claw to remove the rear bumper center guard as shown in the illustration.
      GTY906653Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction - -
  13. REMOVE BACK DOOR GARNISH RETAINER 
    1. Remove the back door garnish retainer.
      GTY893451Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the other side.

  14. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PAD LH 

    HINT: 

    When removing the rear bumper pad LH, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear bumper piece LH and rear bumper pad LH using a heat light.

    Standard

    Item Temperature
    Rear Bumper Piece LH 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Rear Bumper Pad LH
    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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the rear bumper piece LH and rear bumper pad LH excessively.

    1. Remove the rear bumper pad LH.
      GTY893449Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PAD LH 

    HINT: 

    When removing the rear bumper pad LH, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear bumper piece LH and rear bumper pad LH using a heat light.

    Standard

    Item Temperature
    Rear Bumper Piece LH 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Rear Bumper Pad LH
    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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the rear bumper piece LH and rear bumper pad LH excessively.

    1. Remove the rear bumper pad LH.
      GTY938356Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PAD (for LH Side) 

    HINT: 

    When removing the rear bumper pad, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear bumper piece LH and rear bumper pad using a heat light.

    Standard

    Item Temperature
    Rear Bumper Piece LH 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Rear Bumper Pad
    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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the rear bumper piece LH and rear bumper pad excessively.

    1. Remove the rear bumper pad.
      GTY893452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PAD (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    When removing the rear bumper pad, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear bumper piece RH and rear bumper pad using a heat light.

    Standard

    Item Temperature
    Rear Bumper Piece LH 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Rear Bumper Pad
    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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the rear bumper piece RH and rear bumper pad excessively.

    1. Remove the rear bumper pad.
      GTY889260Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE REAR BUMPER PAD RH 

    HINT: 

    When removing the rear bumper pad RH, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear bumper piece RH and rear bumper pad RH using a heat light.

    Standard

    Item Temperature
    Rear Bumper Piece RH 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Rear Bumper Pad
    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.
    GTY749838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Heated Part
    *b Heat Light
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the rear bumper piece RH and rear bumper pad RH excessively.

    1. Remove the rear bumper pad RH.
      GTY889263Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2020 - ]

  20. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  21. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and rear bumper upper retainer LH.
      GTY937436Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE REAR BUMPER UPPER RETAINER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  23. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH 
    1. Turn the clip 90° and detach the clip as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1014507Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 90°
      Rotation Direction
    2. Remove the 2 screws.
      GTY889256Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Detach the guide and claw and remove the rear bumper side support LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY917303Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction
  24. REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

  25. REMOVE REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 6 bolts.
      GTY889293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Detach the guide and remove the rear bumper reinforcement sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY1005975Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Remove in this Direction