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Removal [10/2022 - 10/2023]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Hands Free Power Back Door) 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]

    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [10/2022 - ]

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Hands Free Power Back Door) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

    WARNING:
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    • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
  3. REMOVE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  4. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR 

    HINT: 

    • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
    • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
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    2. Detach the claw and remove the rear corner ultrasonic sensor.
      NOTE:

      Before removing the sensor, make sure to mark the sensor and rear bumper assembly so that each sensor can be returned to its original position.

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      Remove in this Direction
  5. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR 

    HINT: 

    • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
    • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
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    2. Detach the claw and remove the rear center ultrasonic sensor.
      NOTE:

      Before removing the sensor, make sure to mark the sensor and rear bumper assembly so that each sensor can be returned to its original position.

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      Remove in this Direction
  6. REMOVE REAR CORNER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER 

    HINT: 

    • Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a rear corner ultrasonic sensor retainer is necessary.
    • When removing the rear corner ultrasonic sensor retainer, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear corner ultrasonic sensor retainer and rear bumper cover using a heat light.
    1. Heat the rear bumper assembly and rear corner ultrasonic sensor retainer using a heat light.
      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

      Standard

      Item Temperature
      Rear Bumper Assembly 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
      Rear Corner Ultrasonic Sensor Retainer
    2. Remove the rear corner ultrasonic sensor retainer.
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  7. REMOVE REAR CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER 

    HINT: 

    • Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a rear center ultrasonic sensor retainer is necessary.
    • When removing the rear center ultrasonic sensor retainer, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear center ultrasonic sensor retainer and rear bumper cover using a heat light.
    • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
    • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
    1. Heat the rear bumper assembly and rear center ultrasonic sensor retainer using a heat light.
      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.
      GTY835518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Heated Part
      *b Heat Light

      Standard

      Item Temperature
      Rear Bumper Assembly 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
      Rear Center Ultrasonic Sensor Retainer
    2. Remove the rear center ultrasonic sensor retainer.
      GTY1010745Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE ULTRASONIC SENSOR CUSHION SET 

    HINT: 

    Only perform this procedure when removing and installing the ultrasonic sensor cushion set.

    1. Remove the ultrasonic sensor cushion set as shown in the illustration.
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