Roof Headlining: Removal

2005 Toyota Celica GT-S, StandardSECTION Removal
  1. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the door scuff plate.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
    Fig 1: Removing Door Scuff Plate
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  2. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM 
  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRAY 
    1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the luggage compartment tray.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 2: Removing Luggage Compartment Tray
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  5. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT 
  6. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 hooks.
    2. Remove the 3 clips.
    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the rear deck trim cover.

    HINT:

    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    Fig 3: Removing Rear Deck Trim Cover
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  7. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL 
    1. Remove the screw and No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook.
    2. RH side:

      Using a screwdriver, remove the rear room light, then disconnect the connector.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Remove the 2 clips.
      Fig 4: Removing Deck Trim Side Panel Clips
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    4. Using a screwdriver, remove the deck trim side panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    5. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
  8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGES 
    1. Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 
  9. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK LOCK STRIKERS 
    1. Torque: 18 N.m (185 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf) 
  10. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHORS 

    HINT:

    At the time of installation, please refer to the following item. Install the rear seat outer belt floor anchor as shown in Fig 5 .

    1. Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 
      Fig 5: Removing Rear Seat Outer Belt Floor Anchors
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  11. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the quarter trim panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
    Fig 6: Removing Quarter Trim Panel
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  12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT SHOULDER ANCHOR 
    1. Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) 
  13. REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, open the cap of coat hook.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the screw and coat hook.
      Fig 7: Removing Coat Hook
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    3. Using a screwdriver, remove the roof side inner quarter.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 8: Removing Roof Side Inner Quarter
      G02896603Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
  14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
  15. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIMS 
  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIMS 
    Fig 9: Removing Front Pillar Garnish
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  17. w/o Sliding roof: 
    1. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the lens.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the 2 screws and map light assembly, then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 10: Removing Map Light Assembly (W/O Sliding Roof)
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  18. w/ Sliding roof: 
    1. REMOVE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Using a molding remover, remove the cover.
    3. Remove the screw and map light assembly, then disconnect the connector.
    Fig 11: Removing Map Light Assembly (W/Sliding Roof)
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  19. w/ Sliding roof: 
    1. REMOVE SUN ROOF OPENING TRIM MOLDING 
  20. REMOVE SUN VISORS 
  21. REMOVE SUN VISOR HOLDERS 
  22. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING 
    1. Using a clip remover, remove the 5 clips.
    2. Remove the roof headlining.
    Fig 12: Removing Roof Headlining
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  23. REMOVE CLIP STOPPERS 
  24. REMOVE FRONT ROOF SIDE RAIL PAD 
  1. Remove the 6 screws and front roof side rail pad.
  2. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
    Fig 13: Removing Front Roof Side Rail Pad
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