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Fuel Lid: Removal

  1. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front part of deck board assembly.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and deck board assembly.
    3. Fig 1: Removing Deck Board Assembly
      G03382102Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD 
  3. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD 
  4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRAY 
  5. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER TRAY 
  6. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH 

    Remove the nut, 4 clips and deck side trim box.

  7. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER 
  8. REMOVE REAR SEAT LH (See  REMOVE REAR SEAT  )  .
  9. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Insert a screwdriver between the rear door inside scuff plate and body to pry the scuff plate.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  10. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM LH 
  11. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE 
    1. Remove the 4 clips.
    2. Insert a screwdriver between the rear floor finish plate and body to pry the finish plate.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 2: Removing Rear Floor Finish Plate
      G03382103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH SIDE PLATE LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and floor hook.
    2. Remove the clip.
    3. Insert a screwdriver between the rear floor finish side plate and body to pry the side plate.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Removing Rear Floor Finish Side Plate LH
      G03382104Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH 

    Install the screwdriver between the deck side trim cover and the deck trim side panel to pry the deck side trim cover.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 4: Removing Deck Side Trim Cover LH
    G03382105Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH 
    1. Remove the 3 clips.
    2. Insert a screwdriver between the rear seat side garnish and body to pry the garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 5: Removing Rear Seat Side Garnish LH
      G03382106Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE ACCESSORY SOCKET 
    1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw on the accessory socket cover from the hole in the accessory socket, then pull out the accessory socket approx. 10 mm (0.39 in.).

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 6: Removing Accessory Socket
      G03382107Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw on the accessory socket cover from the body and remove the accessory socket and cover as a unit.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Disconnect the connector.
    4. Disassemble the accessory socket from the socket cover.
      Fig 7: Disengaging Claw On Accessory Socket Cover
      G03382108Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and floor hook.
    2. Remove the 5 clips.
    3. Insert a screwdriver between the deck side panel and body to pry the deck trim side panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 8: Removing Deck Trim Side Panel LH
      G03382109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. REMOVE FUEL LID LOCK CONTROL 
    1. Rotate the fuel lid lock left to disengage the lock, then pull it out.
      Fig 9: Rotating Fuel Lid Lock
      G03382110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Hold the retainer between your fingers to push it out at in side of the vehicle.
    3. Fig 10: Removing Fuel Lid Lock Control
      G03382111Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE FUEL TANK CAP TETHER FROM FUEL FILLER OPENING LID 

    Remove the clip and fuel tank cap tether from the fuel filler opening lid.

  19. REMOVE FUEL FILLER SHIELD 
    1. Remove the ring from the fuel filler shield.
    2. Remove the fuel tank cap and shield.
      CAUTION: Always keep the tank cap closed when it is not required to be open. Keep all fire away during the operation.
    3. Install the fuel tank cap quickly.
      Fig 11: Removing Ring From Fuel Filler Shield
      G03382112Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE FUEL LID OPENING SPRING 

    Insert a screwdriver between the spring and fuel filler opening lid to remove the spring as shown in the illustration.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 12: Removing Fuel Lid Opening Spring
    G03382113Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE FUEL FILLER OPENING LID 
    1. Using a drill, drill out the rivet heads.
    2. Remove the fuel filler opening lid.
      Fig 13: Removing Fuel Filler Opening Lid
      G03382114Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002