Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY LH (for Double Cab)

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2. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY RH (for Double Cab)

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3. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Double Cab)

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4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Double Cab)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (for Double Cab)

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6. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (for Double Cab)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRAY RH (for Double Cab)

8. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM LOWER PANEL LH (for Double Cab)

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9. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM LOWER PANEL RH (for Double Cab)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. REMOVE QUARTER INSIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Access Cab)

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11. REMOVE QUARTER INSIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for Double Cab)

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12. REMOVE QUARTER INSIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for Access Cab)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. REMOVE QUARTER INSIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for Double Cab)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Double Cab)

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15. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG (for Access Cab)

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16. REMOVE COAT HOOK

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17. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK PANEL SILENCER (for Power Slide Type)

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 6 clips and No. 1 back panel silencer.

18. REMOVE DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Power Slide Type)

(a) Using a clip remover, disengage the 5 clips labeled A in the illustration.

(b) Disengage the clamp.

(c) Compress the springs to release the tension in the cables, and then disconnect the wire ends from the back window assembly as shown in the illustration labeled B.

(d) Pull out the cables from the back window assembly as shown in the illustration labeled C.

(e) Disconnect the connector.

(f) Remove the 2 bolts.

(g) Disengage the claw to remove the door window regulator cable sub-assembly.

19. REMOVE DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR BASE PLATE (for Power Slide Type)

(a) Remove the 3 nuts and door window regulator base plate.

20. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Power Slide Type)

(a) Using a T25 "TORX" socket, remove the 3 screws and power window regulator motor assembly.

21. REMOVE BACK WINDOW SLIDE GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Power Slide Type)

HINT:

Perform these procedures only when replacing the back window slide glass sub-assembly.

(a) Using a T10 "TORX" driver, remove the screw and stopper (illustration A).

(b) Slightly pull up the seal (arrow 1), and then pull out the seal from the channel in the direction of arrow 2.

(c) Slide the back window slide glass sub-assembly towards the LH side (arrow 3). Lower the back window slide glass sub-assembly into the channel and tilt it (arrow 4) to disengage the upper part of the back window slide glass sub-assembly from the upper channel. Then remove the back window slide glass sub-assembly (arrow 5).

22. REMOVE BACK WINDOW ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

The back window assembly may fall while performing this procedure. Therefore, use suction cups to hold the back window assembly from the outside of the vehicle.

(a) Remove the 2 nuts.

(b) Apply protective tape to the area around the installation position of the back window assembly on the vehicle body to prevent it from being scratched.

Protective Tape

(c) When reusing the back window assembly:

(1) Place matchmarks on the back window assembly and vehicle body at the locations indicated in the illustration.

*a Matchmark

(d) Install the suction cups to the back window assembly.

(e) Pass a piano wire between the vehicle body and back window assembly from the interior.

*a Piano Wire

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

(g) Cut off the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the back window assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not forcefully brush the piano wire against the back window assembly.

(h) Using suction cups, disengage the 2 clips to remove the back window assembly.

*a Suction Cup