2005 CAMRY XLE Shade HELP!!!!

[Hillingdon]

In process of changing the rear speakers on the 2005 Camry XLE 4 cylinder with jbl system (jbl system no longer being used).

Here is the issue:
Have Crutchfield instructions, 2002 Camry shop manual pdf and a Haynes manual and they all differ in how to get the parcel tray out of the back to get to the speakers.

The main topic at the moment for me is the actual 2005 proceedure to get the parcel shelf out. Specifically, does the third brake light have to come out, if so how and above all, does the rear shade have to be removed and if so how?

Crutchfield says to take the side panels out by removing the bolts behind the SRS panels (none on car the side panels just clip and have them removed already) so instructions different to the car. They then say you have to take the shade out. Either by pushing up on clips from in the trunk (there is only one plastic clip by where the shade is and it is loose now so not it) OR by prying up on the shade starting 12" in and working your way out.

Been prying on it pretty hard and worried about damaging something as it has not budged. Crutchfield tech had no suggestions and said their info had not been updated since 2002. No mention is made about removing or doing anything with the third brake lamp. Says you have to get the shade out to remove two bolts that are hidden under it that hold a bracket off the parcel shelf down.

Looked at the 02 pdf shop manual. I did not see where it mentions removing the rear shade. According to what I see there, you remove the seat belt anchors, remove the trim on the parcel tray so that the anchor can go through and then everything seems to pull out from under the glass end of the tray. Only thing I belive it said to do was remove the 3rd brake light first (going off memory there).

Looked at the haynes manual and it says to get the parcel tray out you need to remove the bolts in the child safety hook area. Only one that has said anything about this. The tray does not appear to be attached to this point from what I can see. Only looked at the passenger side one, but looks like the tray fits over it. The Haynes says you have to remove the third brake light, but says nothing about having to remove the shade!

Pulling what little hair I have left out at this point.

I really need to know the real deal on getting this thing removed as I can't afford to replace a bunch of broken or damaged stuff trying to get it out with conflicting instructions. Has anyone done this job on an 05 xle?

US built car with a production date of 03/05 if that helps.

Anyone have the straight scoop and can help? I've got the car torn apart and need to get the job done pretty quick as it is the only transport we have.
Thanks!

[Hillingdon]

Okay, I've laid in the trunk again and absolutely verified there are no clips through into the trunk for the shade. The only clip that is close is in the centre and holds the wiring harness for the third brake light in place.

Someone please help!

[Hillingdon]

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[LE05]

don't have an XLE but I have done it on my LE

Originally Posted by Hillingdon

Looked at the 02 pdf shop manual. I did not see where it mentions removing the rear shade. According to what I see there, you remove the seat belt anchors, remove the trim on the parcel tray so that the anchor can go through and then everything seems to pull out from under the glass end of the tray. Only thing I belive it said to do was remove the 3rd brake light first (going off memory there).

looks right, you have to remove the 3rd brake light, or the wire will rip right out of it when you pull up the rear package tray. it's been a while, but i believe you slide the third brake light to the left, then you can pull it up and out. you may need to use quite a bit of force to slide it left.

the package tray just doesn't pull out... there are two clips forward of the speaker grills. you'll have to pull up on the front edge of the package tray until it pops up, then pull it out. this is how i've done it on my LE.

if you cannot see any bolts attaching the rear shade to the trunk, then it is only attached to the package tray. i'd try removing the package tray like I did on my LE.

[Hillingdon]

Hi, Thanks for the reply. Was a real bugger of a job, but got it out with a bit of damage. Used a supervisors advise from Crutchfield tech support which was not quite correct. I'll post more on it later along with some pics if I can get that working.
Always believe in giving back so that someone else in the same boat has an easier go of it.

Needless to say the shade did end up having to come out as there are two bolts hidden under the shade that bolt the parcel tray down.

More in a bit.

[Hillingdon]

Going to post a new posting to show what I had to do to get the tray out on the Camry. Conflicting and missing info on the subject was a real surprise when it came to doing the job. I hope it will help someone else who finds themselves in the same situation.

I posted everything already on the Sound Domain forum, but not sure it is okay to link other sites here so I'll copy everything to a new thread on here.