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Back Door: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD 
    Fig 1: Removing Back Door Trim Board
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    Using a screwdriver, remove the back door trim board.

    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  2. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER 
  3. REMOVE BACK SPARE TIRE BRACKET 

    Remove the 4 bolts and back spare tire bracket.

  4. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM 
  5. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR 
    1. Remove the grommet.
    2. Disconnect the connector, then unfasten the 3 bolts.
    3. Remove the rear wiper motor.
  6. REMOVE DOOR LOCK 
    Fig 2: Removing Door Lock
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    1. Remove the 3 screws and bolt.
    2. Disconnect the connector.
    3. Disconnect the 2 links then remove the door lock.
  7. REMOVE BACK DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE 
    1. Remove the 3 plug hole covers.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and back door outside handle.
      Fig 3: Removing Back Door Outside Handle & Bolts
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  8. REMOVE BACK DOOR OUTSIDE GARNISH 
    Fig 4: Removing Back Door Outside Garnish
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    1. Remove the 3 clips.
    2. Insert a screwdriver between the door outside garnish and back door to remove the door outside garnish.
      NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    3. Disconnect the license plate light connector.
  9. REMOVE STOP LIGHT COVER 
    Fig 5: Removing Stop Light Cover
    G02855100Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Using a screwdriver, remove the stop light cover.

    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  10. REMOVE UPPER SIDE GARNISHES 
    Fig 6: Removing Upper Side Garnishes
    G02855101Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    Using a screwdriver, remove the upper side garnishes.

    NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  11. REMOVE STOP LIGHT 
    1. Remove the connector.
    2. Remove the 2 screws and stop light.
  12. REMOVE REAR SPOILER 

    Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and rear spoiler.