INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING (for Hatchback): REMOVAL; 2021 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2020

Last Modified: 05-13-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001P5SG
Model Year Start: 2021	Model: GR Corolla	Prod Date Range: [06/2020 - 09/2022]
Title: INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING (for Hatchback): REMOVAL; 2021 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2020 - 09/2022]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the package tray trim panel assembly.

2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)

(a) Remove the rear floor mat assembly.

3. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/o Spare Tire)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the 2 luggage hold belt striker assemblies.

4. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)

(a) Remove the deck board assembly.

5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (w/ Spare Tire)

(a) Remove the clip and deck floor box LH.

6. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH (w/ Spare Tire)

(a) Remove the clip and deck floor box RH.

7. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (w/ Spare Tire)

(a) Disengage the 7 clips to remove the rear No. 1 floor board.

8. REMOVE FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Spare Tire)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Disengage the 2 clips to remove the front deck floor box.

9. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/ Spare Tire)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the 2 luggage hold belt striker assemblies.

10. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

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11. 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 6 claws and 2 guides to remove the front door scuff plate LH as shown in the illustration.

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12. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the clip.

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(b) Disengage the 2 clips to remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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14. 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 as shown in the illustration to disengage 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.

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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 front pillar garnish LH from the base of the front pillar garnish clip as shown in the illustration.

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HINT:

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

(e) While pushing the tabs of the front pillar garnish clip as shown in the illustration, disengage it.

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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(f) w/o Front No. 3 Speaker:

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

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(g) w/ Front No. 3 Speaker:

(1) Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

(2) Disconnect the connector to remove the front pillar garnish LH.

(h) Remove the 2 front pillar garnish clips from the front pillar garnish LH.

(i) Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly LH.

(1) Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a protective cover, such as a cloth, 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

15. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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

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(b) Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides to remove the rear door scuff plate LH as shown in the illustration.

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16. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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

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18. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

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19. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH LH

(a) Pull the center pillar lower garnish LH in the directions indicated by the arrows (1) shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws (A).

*a	Claw (A)
*b	Claw (B)
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(b) Pull the center pillar lower garnish LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws (B).

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20. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH LH

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

(b) Pull the center pillar upper garnish LH in the directions indicated by the arrows (1) shown in the illustration to disengage the guide (A).

*a	Guide (A)
*b	Guide (B)
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(c) Pull the center pillar upper garnish LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration to disengage the clip and 2 guides (B).

(d) Pass the anchor of the front seat outer belt assembly LH through the center pillar upper garnish LH and remove the center pillar upper garnish LH.

21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

22. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

24. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

25. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

26. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

28. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

29. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

30. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

31. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH

(a) Disengage the 8 claws and 4 guides.

(b) Pass the rear seatback hinge sub-assembly LH through the rear seat side garnish LH as shown in the illustration and remove the rear seat side garnish LH.

*1	Rear Seatback Hinge Sub-assembly LH
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32. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE LOWER BOARD LH (w/ Spare Tire)

(a) Disengage the 4 claws to remove the deck trim side lower board LH.

33. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt.

(b) Disengage the guide to remove the luggage hold belt striker assembly.

*1	Deck Trim Side Panel Assembly LH	*2	Roof Side Inner Garnish LH
*a	Moulding Remover	-	-
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(d) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Do not forcefully pull the deck trim side panel assembly LH as it may become damaged.

(e) Disengage the 2 clips to remove the deck trim side panel assembly LH.

34. DISCONNECT REAR 3 POINT TYPE SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

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35. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH LH

(a) Disengage the 9 clips as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Pass the anchor of the rear 3 point type seat outer belt assembly LH through the roof side inner garnish LH and remove the roof side inner garnish LH.

36. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

37. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE LOWER BOARD RH (w/ Spare Tire)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

38. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

39. DISCONNECT REAR 3 POINT TYPE SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

40. REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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41. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

42. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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43. REMOVE NO. 1 ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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44. REMOVE VANITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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45. REMOVE NO. 2 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

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46. REMOVE NO. 1 FORWARD RECOGNITION COVER

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47. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Use the same procedure for all assist grip sub-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 sub-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 sub-assembly from being damaged, make sure to only pull SST as shown in the illustration.

*a	30 to 45°
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HINT:

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

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 sub-assembly.

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

48. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY LH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the assist grip sub-assembly.

49. REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the assist grip sub-assembly.

50. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER LH

(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the visor bracket cover LH.

51. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 screws.

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

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52. REMOVE VISOR BRACKET COVER RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

53. REMOVE VISOR ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

54. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

(a) for Windshield Glass Side:

(1) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(b) for Front Pillar LH Side:

(1) Remove the protective cover.

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

(3) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(4) Install the protective cover.

(1) Remove the protective cover.

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

(3) Disconnect each connector.

(4) Install the protective cover.

(d) for Rear Pillar RH Side:

(1) Disengage the clamp.

*a	Clamp
*b	Guide
*c	Connector Bracket
	Bolt
	Connector

(2) Remove the bolt.

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

(4) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(e) Turn the visor holder approximately 45° and remove it as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.

*a	45°
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HINT:

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

(f) Disengage the 2 claws to remove the base of each visor holder.

Base of Visor Holder

(g) Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.

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

NOTICE:

Do not damage the roof headlining assembly or vehicle interior.

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