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Reassembly [06/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL SYMBOL EMBLEM 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [06/2020 - 11/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2024 - ]

  2. INSTALL BACK DOOR GARNISH MOULDING PROTECTOR RH 

    HINT: 

    When installing the back door garnish moulding protector RH, heat the back door outside garnish and back door garnish moulding protector RH using a heat light.

    Standard

    Item Temperature
    Back Door Outside Garnish 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Back Door Garnish Moulding Protector RH
    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 back door outside garnish and back door garnish moulding protector RH excessively.

    1. When reusing the back door outside garnish:
      1. Using a heat light, heat the back door outside garnish surface.
      2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the back door outside garnish.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
        NOTE:
        • Installing the back door garnish moulding protector RH 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.
        • Also, clean a new back door outside garnish surface.
    2. Apply primer to the back door outside garnish on the installation area of the back door garnish moulding protector RH using a brush or felt.
      GTY1005976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Mark-off Line
      Primer
      NOTE:
      • Replace the brush or felt if it is dirty or has become hardened.
      • Keep any painted surface free from primer.
      • If the primer contacts a painted surface, it may leave light primer marks. Therefore, use protective tape when using liquid primer.
      • Do not touch surfaces to which primer has been applied until the back door garnish moulding protector RH has been attached.
    3. Let the primer dry sufficiently.
      NOTE:

      Do not touch applied surfaces until the primer is dry.

      Recommended drying time

      10 minutes or more (at 23°C (73°F))

    4. Using a heat light, heat the back door outside garnish and a new back door garnish moulding protector RH.
      NOTE:

      Do not heat the back door outside garnish and back door garnish moulding protector RH excessively.

    5. Remove the release paper from the back door garnish moulding protector RH.
      NOTE:

      After removing the peeling paper, do not touch the surface of the tape with your fingers or cotton work gloves.

    6. Install the 3 back door garnish moulding protector RH in the position shown in the illustration.
      GTY913778Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
      *b Application Start Position
      *c Rib
      NOTE:

      The application strength of the back door garnish moulding protector RH will weaken if reapplied. If reapplication is necessary, be sure to replace it with a new one.

      HINT: 

      Apply pressure so that it does not lift up from the back door outside garnish.

  3. INSTALL BACK DOOR GARNISH MOULDING PROTECTOR LH 

    HINT: 

    • When installing the back door garnish moulding protector LH, heat the back door outside garnish and back door garnish moulding protector LH using a heat light.
    • Use the same procedure for both back door garnish moulding protectors LH.

    Standard

    Item Temperature
    Back Door Outside Garnish 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Back Door Garnish Moulding Protector 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 back door outside garnish and back door garnish moulding protector LH excessively.

    1. When reusing the back door outside garnish:
      1. Using a heat light, heat the back door outside garnish surface.
      2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the back door outside garnish.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
        NOTE:
        • Installing the back door garnish moulding protector LH 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.
        • Also, clean a new back door outside garnish surface.
    2. Apply primer to the back door outside garnish on the installation area of the back door garnish moulding protector LH using a brush or felt.
      GTY1005951Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Mark-off Line
      Primer
      NOTE:
      • Replace the brush or felt if it is dirty or has become hardened.
      • Keep any painted surface free from primer.
      • If the primer contacts a painted surface, it may leave light primer marks. Therefore, use protective tape when using liquid primer.
      • Do not touch surfaces to which primer has been applied until the back door garnish moulding protector LH has been attached.
    3. Let the primer dry sufficiently.
      NOTE:

      Do not touch applied surfaces until the primer is dry.

      Recommended drying time

      10 minutes or more (at 23°C (73°F))

    4. Using a heat light, heat the back door outside garnish and a new back door garnish moulding protector LH.
      NOTE:

      Do not heat the back door outside garnish and back door garnish moulding protector LH excessively.

    5. Remove the release paper from the back door garnish moulding protector LH.
      NOTE:

      After removing the peeling paper, do not touch the surface of the tape with your fingers or cotton work gloves.

    6. Install the back door garnish moulding protector LH in the position shown in the illustration.
      GTY924958Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 3.0 mm (0.118 in.)
      *b Application Start Position
      *c Rib
      NOTE:

      The application strength of the back door garnish moulding protector LH will weaken if reapplied. If reapplication is necessary, be sure to replace it with a new one.

      HINT: 

      Apply pressure so that it does not lift up from the back door outside garnish.