How to remove rear cargo panels; 2011 LTD with 3rd seat

[whiskywizard]

I spilled about 1/2qt of engine oil into the carpet of the rear-most cargo panel, behind the 3rd row seating in a 2011 LTD. I would welcome any advice on how to remove that panel set so I can do some "deep cleaning".

The panels I want out are the 2 that hinge up behind each of the two 3rd row seats, and the aft-most full-width panel that connects these two.

Panel 1 was where the oil leaked into the carpet. Some migrated to panel 2. Panel 2 and 3 are a single piece. The un-numbered panel (4) is not oily but must come out with the others.

 

[NorthWest 4R]

If I remember right:

Un-bolt both of #1

pop up #2

pop off #3

then their is two or three 10 or 12 mm bolts

 

[GrantK]

What does the repair manual say?

 

[ArcticEd]

I spilled about 1/2qt of engine oil into the carpet of the rear-most cargo panel, behind the 3rd row seating in a 2011 LTD. I would welcome any advice on how to remove that panel set so I can do some "deep cleaning".

The panels I want out are the 2 that hinge up behind each of the two 3rd row seats, and the aft-most full-width panel that connects these two.

Panel 1 was where the oil leaked into the carpet. Some migrated to panel 2. Panel 2 and 3 are a single piece. The un-numbered panel (4) is not oily but must come out with the others.

If it's anything like the 2010 all you have to do is remove the bolts in the tie-down spots toward the rear of the truck. What you have labeled as 1/2/3 is actually all one piece (or is on the 2010). #1 and the unlabeled panel to the left of it aren't actually attached to anything - the entire piece is only attached by the 2 bolts.

The repair manual has a good page on removal; I'd post it if I knew how to do it quickly.

 

[whiskywizard]

If I remember right:

Un-bolt both of #1

pop up #2

pop off #3

then their is two or three 10 or 12 mm bolts

If it's anything like the 2010 all you have to do is remove the bolts in the tie-down spots toward the rear of the truck. What you have labeled as 1/2/3 is actually all one piece (or is on the 2010). #1 and the unlabeled panel to the left of it aren't actually attached to anything - the entire piece is only attached by the 2 bolts.

The repair manual has a good page on removal; I'd post it if I knew how to do it quickly.

Thanks guys. Very helpful. I'll take another crack at it. And from now on, no race engines in the back.

What does the repair manual say?

Seriously, if I had the shop manual, AND it covered this, I wouldn't be asking.

 

[JayG]

Thanks guys. Very helpful. I'll take another crack at it. And from now on, no race engines in the back.



Seriously, if I had the shop manual, AND it covered this, I wouldn't be asking.

There is a link to the manual in Mods and writ ups.

TIS FSM for 2010 4Runner

 

[GrantK]

There is a link to the manual in Mods and writ ups.

TIS FSM for 2010 4Runner

It's part of vehicle interior-->interior panels-->roof headliner. It's best to use the HTML version since it lets you jump to the sub-sections directly.

 

[whiskywizard]

It's part of vehicle interior-->interior panels-->roof headliner. It's best to use the HTML version since it lets you jump to the sub-sections directly.

Thanks. Much appreciated!

 

[ArcticEd]

the entire piece is only attached by the 2 bolts.

Misspoke slightly here; it's the 2 bolts that are hidden in the tie downs as well as several clips underneath; you just pull it up to disconnect the clips after the bolts are out.

You shouldn't have to take out the trim panels to the side or the plastic cover at the rear of the truck unless oil got under them; taking the deck board out exposes most of everything.

In the repair manual (thanks Nashman) the path is Vehicle Interior\Seat\Rear No 2 Seat Assembly\Removal