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Upper Back Door: Disassembly

  1. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 assist grip plugs.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 2 screws and assist grip.
  2. REMOVE INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL 
  3. REMOVE CENTER BACK DOOR GARNISH 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the center back door garnish.

    HINT:

    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 1: Removing Center Back Door Garnish
    G03069102Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR GARNISH 

    Using a screwdriver, remove the back door garnish.

    HINT:

    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 2: Removing Back Door Garnish
    G03069103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM 
    1. Open the cover.
    2. Remove the nut and rear wiper arm.

      Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 

    3. Remove the grommet.
      Fig 3: Removing Grommet
      G03069104Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts.
    3. Unfasten the 3 bolts and remove the rear wiper motor and link assembly.

      Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) 

  7. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR RELAY 

    Remove the bolt and rear wiper motor relay.

    Fig 4: Removing Rear Wiper Motor Relay
    G03069105Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP 

    Remove the back door weatherstrip.

    NOTE: Do not pull strongly on the weatherstrip as it may tear.
    Fig 5: Removing Back Door Weatherstrip
    G03069106Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE BACK DOOR INSIDE HANDLE 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
    2. Disconnect the back door lock locking rod and back door lock inside opening link, then remove the back door inside handle.
      Fig 6: Removing Back Door Inside Handle
      G03069107Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE BACK DOOR CONTROL 
    1. Disconnect the links.
    2. Remove the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) 

    3. Disconnect the connector, then remove the back door control.
      Fig 7: Removing Back Door Control
      G03069108Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    HINT:

    At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.

    Apply MP grease to the sliding surface of the back door control.

    Fig 8: Applying MP Grease To Sliding Surface Of Back Door Control
    G03069109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE BACK DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the back door outside handle.

      HINT:

      Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 9: Removing Back Door Outside Handle
      G03069110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and back door outside handle assembly.

      Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf) 

  12. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS 
  13. REMOVE BACK DOOR LOCK 

    Remove the 4 bolts and back door lock.

    Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 ft.lbf, 62 in.lbf) 

  14. REMOVE BACK DOOR LINK PROTECTOR 
    Fig 10: Removing Back Door Link Protector
    G03069111Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002