INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL; 2018 MY Camry [03/2017

Last Modified: 11-20-2023	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000012SX6
Model Year Start: 2018	Model: Camry	Prod Date Range: [03/2017 - 06/2017]
Title: INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL; 2018 MY Camry [03/2017 - 06/2017]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during roof headlining removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Pre-collision system
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking assist monitor system

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

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PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

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2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

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3. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

(a) Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.

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HINT:

Use the same procedure for the front side and rear side.

(b) Disengage the 8 claws and guide to remove the front door scuff plate LH as shown in the illustration.

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5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the clip.

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(b) Disengage the claw and clip to remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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7. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

(a) Apply protective tape around the front pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Pull the upper part of the front pillar garnish LH toward the inside of the cabin to disengage the clip and the front pillar garnish LH from the base of the front pillar garnish clip.

HINT:

Let the front pillar garnish LH hang from the front pillar garnish clip.

*1	Front Pillar Garnish Clip
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*1	Front Pillar Garnish Clip
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NOTICE:

The front pillar garnish clip is reusable if it is not damaged.
If the front pillar garnish clip is damaged, replace it with a new one.

HINT:

When the front pillar garnish clip cannot be disengaged easily:

While pushing the tab of the front pillar garnish clip shown in the illustration with your finger, move the front pillar garnish clip in the direction shown in the illustration.

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While pulling the front pillar garnish clip as shown in the illustration, push the tab of the front pillar garnish clip shown in the illustration with a screwdriver and disengage the front pillar garnish clip.

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(d) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the front pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

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(e) Remove the clip from the front pillar garnish LH.

(f) Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly LH.

(1) Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a piece of cloth or nylon and secure the edges of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish LH is removed.

*1	Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH
*a	Protective Cover
*b	Adhesive Tape

8. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

(a) Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the 5 claws and guide to remove the rear door scuff plate LH as shown in the illustration.

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9. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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10. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (for LH Side)

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11. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

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12. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH

(a) Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the 3 clips to remove the lower center pillar garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

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13. REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

(b) Disengage the guide as shown in the illustration.

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(d) Remove the clip from the upper center pillar garnish LH.

14. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH

(a) Disengage the 3 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the inner roof side garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

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15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

19. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

20. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

21. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (for RH Side)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

22. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

23. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

24. REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

25. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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27. REMOVE TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY

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28. REMOVE ROOF CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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29. REMOVE ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Bulb Type)

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30. REMOVE SPOT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for LED Type)

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31. REMOVE INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR STAY HOLDER COVER (w/ Cover)

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32. REMOVE NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER (w/ Pre-collision System)

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33. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER (w/ Pre-collision System)

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34. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Use the same procedure for all assist grip assemblies.

(a) Insert SST into the cutout of the assist grip cover LH as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09813-00010

NOTICE:

To prevent the assist grip assembly from being damaged, make sure to insert SST straight into the cutout.

Cutout

(b) Pull SST as shown in the illustration to disengage the claw.

NOTICE:

To prevent the assist grip assembly from being damaged, make sure to only pull SST as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the claw on the other side of the assist grip cover LH.

*a	30 to 45°
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HINT:

Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.

(d) Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration to remove the assist grip assembly.

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(e) Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body.

35. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the assist grip assembly.

36. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the assist grip assembly.

37. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration and remove the visor bracket cover LH.

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38. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) for "TORX" Screw:

(1) Using a T25 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 screws.

(b) except "TORX" Screw:

(1) Remove the 2 screws.

(c) Pull the visor assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration to disconnect it from the visor holder LH.

*1	Visor Holder LH
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(d) Pull the visor assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to remove it.

39. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER LH

(a) Turn the visor holder LH approximately 45° and pull it out as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.

*a	45°
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(b) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the visor holder LH.

40. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

41. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

42. REMOVE VISOR HOLDER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

43. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOULDING (for Moon Roof)

(a) Remove the sun roof opening trim moulding.

44. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

(a) for Windshield Glass Side:

(1) w/o Pre-collision System with EC Mirror:

Disconnect the connector.

(2) w/ Pre-collision System:

Disconnect each connector.

(b) for Front Pillar LH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover.

*a	w/ Pre-collision System or Manual (SOS) Switch

(2) Disconnect each connector.

(3) Using a clip remover, disengage the 4 clamps.

(4) Install the protective cover.

(1) Remove the protective cover.

*a	Guide
*b	Clamp

(2) Remove the bolt.

(3) Disengage the guide to disconnect the connector bracket.

(4) Using a clip remover, disengage the 2 clamps.

(5) Install the protective cover.

(d) for Rear Pillar LH Side:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(2) Using a clip remover, disengage the clamp.

(e) for Rear Pillar RH Side:

(1) Disconnect each connector.

*a	w/ Manual (SOS) Switch

(2) Using a clip remover, disengage each clamp.

(f) for Roof Side (for Normal Roof):

(1) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

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(2) Slide the roof headlining assembly to disengage it from the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Leave the 2 clips installed the vehicle body.

(g) for Roof Side (for Moon Roof):

(1) Disconnect the connector.

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(2) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

(3) Slide the roof headlining assembly to disengage it from the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Leave the 2 clips installed the vehicle body.

(h) Remove the roof headlining assembly from the vehicle through the front door RH as shown in the illustration.

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NOTICE:

Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or vehicle interior.

(i) Remove the 2 clips from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

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