Head lining (crew cab) removal

1. Component views

Crew cab

Part name

  1. Sun visor
  2. Sun visor cover
  3. Sun visor holder
  4. Map light
  5. Front pillar trim cover
  6. Assist grip
  7. Dome light
  8. Assist grip
  9. Center pillar upper trim cover
  10. Center pillar lower trim cover
  11. Assist grip with coat hook
  12. Assist grip
  13. Rear pillar trim cover
  14. Rear end upper trim cover
  15. Rear sill plate
  16. Front sill plate

2. Preliminary and post procedures

1. Preliminary procedures

1) Open the engine hood.

2) Disconnect the battery cable from the battery negative terminal.

Caution

  • After turning OFF the ignition switch (power mode for models with passive entry and start system), do not disconnect the battery cable within 3 minutes.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected within 3 minutes, the vehicle electronic control system may malfunction.
  • If the battery cable is disconnected, perform the setting of the front door power window switch with AUTO UP/AUTO DOWN function after connecting the battery negative terminal.

3. Driver seat removal

Refer to "9.Body, Cab, Accessories 9I.Seats driver seat removal".

4. Passenger seat removal

Refer to "9.Body, Cab, Accessories 9I.Seats passenger seat removal".

5. Rear seat removal

Refer to "9.Body, Cab, Accessories 9I.Seats rear seat removal".

6. Rear ventilation duct removal

Refer to "7.HVAC 7B.Heater Ventilator Airconditioner rear ventilation duct removal".

7. Driver airbag removal

Refer to "8.Restraints 8B.Airbag Systems driver airbag removal".

8. Steering wheel removal

1) Put the tires in a forward travel position.

2) Draw alignment marks on the steering wheel and steering shaft.

3) Remove the nut from the steering shaft.

4) Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft using the special tool.


SST: 5-8521-0016-0 - steering wheel remover

Caution

  • The steering wheel should never be removed using a hammer or tool that causes shock.

The steering wheel is designed to absorb impact.

9. Assist grip removal

1. Models with assist grips

1) Remove the assist grip from the head lining.

Front side

Legend

  1. Assist grip
  2. Screw

Rear side

Legend

  1. Assist grip
  2. Screw

10. Hole cover removal

1. Models without assist grips

1) Remove the hole cover from the head lining.

Legend

  1. Hole cover

11. Front sill plate removal

1) Remove the front sill plate from the floor.

Regular cab, crew cab

Legend

  1. Front sill plate
  2. Clip
  3. Claw section

12. Front door finisher removal

1) Remove the front door finisher from the body.

13. Front pillar trim cover removal

1. Models with assist grips

1) Remove the assist grip from the front pillar trim cover.

2) Remove the front pillar trim cover from the front pillar.

Legend

  1. Front pillar trim cover
  2. Assist grip

2. Models without assist grips

1) Remove the front pillar trim cover from the front pillar.

Legend

  1. Front pillar trim cover
  2. Clip

14. Rear sill plate removal

1) Remove the rear sill plate from the floor.

Legend

  1. Rear sill plate
  2. Clip
  3. Claw section

15. Rear door finisher removal

1) Remove the rear door finisher from the body.

16. Center pillar lower trim cover removal

1) Remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt from the center pillar.

Legend

  1. Seat belt lower anchor bolt

2) Remove the center pillar lower trim cover from the center pillar.

Legend

  1. Clip
  2. Center pillar lower trim cover
  3. Claw section

17. Center pillar upper trim cover removal

1) Remove the adjuster cover from the seat belt upper anchor bolt.

2) Remove the seat belt upper anchor bolt from the center pillar.

Legend

  1. Seat belt upper anchor bolt
  2. Adjuster cover

3) Remove the assist grip from the center pillar.

Models with assist grips

Legend

  1. Assist grip
  2. Cover

4) Remove the center pillar upper trim cover from the center pillar.

Models with assist grips

Legend

  1. Center pillar upper trim cover
  2. Clip
  3. Hook

Models without assist grips

Legend

  1. Center pillar upper trim cover
  2. Clip
  3. Hook

18. Rear end upper trim cover removal

1) Remove the rear end upper trim cover from the body panel.

Caution

  • For models with center top tethers (bracket type), disengage the clips and claws, and then pull upward while bending the end of the rear end upper trim to an extent that it will not get damaged.

Models with center top tethers (bracket type)

Legend

  1. Seat belt guide cover
  2. Rear end upper trim cover
  3. Clip
  4. Claw section
  5. Hook
  6. Bend the end of the rear end upper trim cover.
  7. Pull out the rear end upper trim upward.
  8. Center top tether (Bracket type)

Models without center top tethers (bracket type)

Legend

  1. Seat belt guide cover
  2. Rear end upper trim cover
  3. Clip
  4. Claw section
  5. Hook

19. Rear pillar trim cover removal

1) Remove the rear pillar lower trim cover from the rear pillar.

Legend

  1. Claw section
  2. Rear pillar lower trim cover
  3. Clip

2) Remove the rear pillar upper trim cover from the rear pillar.

Legend

  1. Rear pillar upper trim cover
  2. Clip
  3. Hook

20. Dome light removal

1) Remove the dome light from the head lining.

Legend

  1. Screw
  2. Dome light

2) Disconnect the connector from the dome light.

21. Map light removal

1) Insert a small flathead screwdriver, etc., into the gap between the head lining and the map light to unlock the claw section.

2) Remove the map light from the head lining.

Caution

  • Do not remove the map light with the claw section locked.

Legend

  1. Claw section
  2. Map light

3) Disconnect the connector from the map light.

22. Sun visor removal

1) Remove the sun visor cover from the sun visor bracket.

Legend

  1. Claw section
  2. Sun visor cover

2) Remove the sun visor from the head lining.

Legend

  1. Screw
  2. Sun visor

3) For models with mirror lights, disconnect the connector from the sun visor.

23. Head lining removal

1) Remove the clips from the head lining.

Legend

  1. Head lining
  2. Clip

2) Remove the sun visor holder from the head lining.

Note

  • Pull out the claw section while pressing it in the direction of the arrow.

Legend

  1. Sun visor holder
  2. Claw section

3) Remove the head lining from vehicle.

4) Disconnect the connector from the head lining.

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