Name Plate: Removal

HINT:

When removing the symbol emblem or name plate, heat the vehicle body and symbol emblem or name plate using a heat light.

Heating temperature 

1. REMOVE SYMBOL EMBLEM 
   1. Put protective tape around the symbol emblem.
   2. Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and symbol emblem.
   3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
   4. Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the symbol emblem to the vehicle body.
      NOTE:

      • If reusing the symbol emblem, take care not to damage the symbol emblem.
      • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
   5. Remove the symbol emblem.
   Fig 1: Inserting Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Symbol Emblem

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2. REMOVE NO. 7 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR NAME PLATE 
   1. Put protective tape around the name plate.
   2. Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and name plate.
   3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
   4. Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the name plate to the vehicle body.
      NOTE:

      • If reusing the name plate, take care not to damage the name plate.
      • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
   5. Remove the name plate.
   Fig 2: Pulling Piano Wire And Scrape Off Double-Sided Tape

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3. REMOVE NO. 2 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR NAME PLATE 
   1. Put protective tape around the name plate.
   2. Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and name plate.
   3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
   4. Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the name plate to the vehicle body.
      NOTE:

      • If reusing the name plate, take care not to damage the name plate.
      • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
   5. Remove the name plate.
   Fig 3: Inserting Piano Wire Between Vehicle Body And Name Plate

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002