Last Modified: 11-29-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000027CMX
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2022 - 11/2022]
Title: LIGHTING (EXT): REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback): REMOVAL; 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT COVER

(a) Disengage the 7 claws to remove the rear combination light cover as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

2. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape around the rear combination light assembly as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Remove the 2 screws.

(c) Pull the rear combination light assembly toward the rear of the vehicle as shown in the illustration to disengage the pin and 3 guides and separate the rear combination light assembly.

*a

Pin

*b

Guide

Remove in this Direction

NOTICE:

To prevent the rear combination light assembly from falling when disengaging the pin and guides, make sure to hold the rear combination light assembly.

(d) Disengage the 2 clamps.

(e) Disconnect each connector to remove the rear combination light assembly.

3. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT ASSEMBLY (w/o Deck Board)

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5. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/o Deck Board)

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6. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/ Deck Board)

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7. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL CUSHION (for GR)

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

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

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

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

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12. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER (w/ Deck Board)

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13. SEPARATE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY

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

*1

Deck Trim Side Panel Assembly

*2

Roof Side Inner Garnish

*a

Moulding Remover

Separate in this Direction

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

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

(c) Disengage the 2 clips to separate the deck trim side panel assembly as shown in the illustration.

14. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT CORD

(a) Disconnect the connector.

*A

for LH Side

*B

for RH Side

(b) Disengage the grommet to remove the rear combination light cord.