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Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT: 

installation is in the reverse order of removal.

  1. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY 
  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK LOCK COVER CAP  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  5. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  6. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  7. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 22
  8. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 23
  9. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
  10. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
  11. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 35
  12. REMOVE REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 36
  13. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 37
  14. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 38
  15. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 15
  16. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 1: Locating Center Stop Light Connector
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    2. Disengage the claw and remove the center stop light assembly.