While it sounds like this is bunch of stuff to do, it's really not. And it's all basic stuff. Techs pull seats and remove trim all the time. And there's nothing special about the gen5 rear interior. It's basically the same as any other regular modern Toyota/Lexus sedan/hatchback/small SUV. And the wiring is just unplugging a connector and plugging both of the ends into the new sub-harness. The trickiest part is just laying the new wire in the correct spot and zip tying it in the correct locations. Because I'm going to be waiting at the dealership, and because I've pulled the rear seats before, I think I'm going to do all the prep work. Pulling the seats and trim so the tech just has to run the wiring. Whether I do it will depend on the temps Wed & Thurs. We've been having a heat wave with high humidity, so I haven't wanted to do any work outside. But that heat wave is supposed to break later this week. (my appt is Fri morning)
These are valid points! I noted the protocol about the wiring and some of trickiness about it. I understand if not installed correctly it could interfere with things such as the the washer fluid. I also hope they have the parts since I booked it so far in advanced, I might ask for a follow up.
My safety door recall had and app yesterday Toyota tech was finished in a couple of hours He did 3 vehicles before XSE all good
It was a nice day today, so I did all the prep work for tomorrow's appointment. Took me maybe 30-45 minutes. Mostly running back and forth to grab a different tool. Even left the tech a printed copy of the installation instructions. All they're going to have to do is plug in the sub-harness and zip tie it in. (I'm going to be waiting at the dealership, so shaving a hour off the wait is worth it to me. Plus it gets me outside after hiding indoors for two weeks because of the heat/humidity wave we've just had.)
I will send my car to tomorrow (decided to just to the bandaid). Let me know how it goes! Good thinking about printing the instructions.
As a side note, CarCareNut mentioned a few months back that replacing a HV battery in a current gen Toyota hybrid was super easy(<1hr). I absolutely believe him. I just noticed today the size and location of the HV batt in the gen5 HEV and boy would it be easy to swap. Worlds easier than my old gen3. Not only is it significantly smaller than the old NiMH batts, but it's placed in the forward portion under the rear seats. It's actually in front of the fuel pump access port. So you just remove the rear seat(<10min), pop off a few trim pieces, disconnect and unbolt the batt, and then lift it slightly and easily pull it out sideways through one of the rear doors(with a helper lifting the other side). I bet the programming of the car to tell it about the new batt takes longer than the physical swapping. Not saying I ever want or expect to replace my HV batt, but at least I now know how easy it would be.
Maybe someday, I'd be more willing to mess the car myself still have new car syndrome. I hope the wiring isn't too different from that of a PHEV. Noted different instructions on the recall
Took 4.5 hrs - maybe they started late. Had 8 am appt and was out at 12:30 pm. Service guy did warn that if there were defects the car would be an overnighter. I wasn't prepared for this - but the car did not have any other issues and was able to drive my car the same day. I scheduled appt about a 1.5 weeks before going in so parts were ordered and ready on day scheduled. Both rear doors were removed including trim and some molding. Job was nicely done - could not even tell doors were removed.
Don't know why they would need to remove the doors. That's not part of the instructions at all. Mine took a little over 2hrs on Friday. I suspect my tech wasn't able to start on it right away. He said it was the first one he had done, so he took his time to study the instructions and make sure he was getting the wire routing and zip ties correct. I saved him a little time by removing the rear seat and trim, so all he had to do was install the wiring. (He was also as confused as me about the length and placement of the wires. Could only think of resistance as a reason.) After doing one or two of these, a good tech should be able smash one out in under an hour and a half. (Toyota pays 1.7 hours shop labor for the job.)
Took ours in in a couple of weeks ago at 9 and had it back at 11:30. They also did some routine service work. I spoke to my service tech after and he said that they have done enough of these recalls now to complete them in 45 minutes.
