Toyota Venza: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

2. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

3. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)

4. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

5. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

6. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX LH

7. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY

8. REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM BOX RH

9. REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD

10. REMOVE REAR SEAT SUB FLOOR PANEL ASSEMBLY

11. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE

12. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

13. REMOVE REAR SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER (for LH Side)

14. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER (for LH Side)

15. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT NO. 2 RECLINING CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

16. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)

17. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

18. REMOVE REAR SEAT CENTER HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

19. REMOVE REAR SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER (for RH Side)

20. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER (for RH Side)

21. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT RECLINING CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

22. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)

23. REMOVE RECLINING REMOTE CONTROL BEZEL

24. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY

25. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

26. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)

27. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)

28. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH ASSEMBLY

29. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches. Text in Illustration *1 Protective Tape

(b) Place matchmarks on the quarter window assembly and vehicle body on the locations indicated in the illustration. Text in Illustration *1 Matchmark HINT: Do not allow the piano wire to interfere with the clips.

(c) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and glass from the interior as shown in the illustration. HINT: Ensure not to interfere with the clips when passing the piano wire. Text in Illustration *1 Piano Wire

(d) Tie both wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects that can serve as handles.

NOTICE:

When separating the quarter window assembly from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the paint or interior and exterior ornaments.

(e) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window assembly.

NOTICE:

Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when cutting through the adhesive.

(f) Disengage the 3 clips.

(g) Using suction cups, remove the glass.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to drop the glass.

30. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY

(a) Clean and shape the contact surfaces of the vehicle body. Text in Illustration *1 Adhesive *2 Vehicle Body (1) Using a knife, cut away excess adhesive on the contact surfaces of the vehicle body as shown in the illustration. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body. HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

(b) Clean the contact surfaces of the vehicle body with a piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.

HINT:

Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.