Toyota Venza Quiz
Exterior Panels / Trim

Removal

In this manual: Exterior Panels / Trim
Introduction — 15Maintenance — 8Audio / Video — 102Garage Door Opener — 8Navigation / Multi Info Display — 81Park Assist / Monitoring — 50Brake (front) — 7Brake (rear) — 7Brake Control / Dynamic Control Systems — 79Brake System (other) — 28Parking Brake — 22Axle And Differential — 44Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft — 24Mf1a Transfer / 4wd / Awd — 46U660e Automatic Transmission / Transaxle — 1241ar-fe Cooling — 311ar-fe Emission Control — 101ar-fe Engine Control — 1331ar-fe Engine Mechanical — 441ar-fe Fuel — 311ar-fe Intake / Exhaust — 211ar-fe Lubrication — 111ar-fe Starting — 16Cruise Control — 241ar-fe Battery / Charging — 162gr-fe Battery / Charging — 17Networking — 67Power Distribution — 8Power Assist Systems — 34Steering Column — 37Steering Gear / Linkage — 29Alignment / Handling Diagnosis — 4Front Suspension — 39Rear Suspension — 35Tire / Wheel — 4Tire Pressure Monitoring — 35Door / Hatch — 83Exterior Panels / Trim — 56Horn — 4Lighting (ext) — 89Mirror (ext) — 36Sliding Roof / Convertible — 26Window / Glass — 87Wiper / Washer — 30Door Lock — 85Heating / Air Conditioning — 82Interior Panels / Trim — 20Lighting (int) — 37Meter / Gauge / Display — 41Mirror (int) — 9Power Outlets (int) — 10Seat — 84Seat Belt — 43Supplemental Restraint Systems — 131Theft Deterrent / Keyless Entry — 155
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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).


2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG


3. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)


4. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)


5. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY


6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


8. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH


9. REMOVE DOOR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR


10. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER


12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN


14. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Using a clip remover, disengage the 2 clips and remove the upper part of the front door weatherstrip to the extent that allows removal of the front door stripe and black out tape.

15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR STRIPE

(a) Using a heat light, heat the front door stripe and vehicle body.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Vehicle Body

40 to 60 °C

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

(b) Pull back on one of the ends of the front door stripe to remove it.

HINT:

When pulling on the tape, pull it parallel to the body.

16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE STRIPE

(a) Using a heat light, heat the front door lower outside stripe and vehicle body.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Vehicle Body

40 to 60 °C

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

(b) Pull back on one of the ends of the front door lower outside stripe to remove it.

HINT:

When pulling on the tape, pull it parallel to the body.

17. REMOVE NO. 1 BLACK OUT TAPE

(a) Using a heat light, heat the No. 1 black out tape and vehicle body.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Vehicle Body

40 to 60 °C

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

(b) Pull back on one of the ends of the No. 1 black out tape to remove it.

HINT:

When pulling on the tape, pull it parallel to the body.

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