REMOVE SIDE MUD GUARD PROTECTOR FRONT
Remove the 3 screws and 2 retainer.
Tech Tips
Remove the side mud guard protector front when replacing body stripe tapes except for the quarter stripe rear.
Remove the 7 clips and side mud guard protector front.
Remove the grommet.
REMOVE SIDE MUD GUARD PROTECTOR REAR
Remove the 2 screws, 2 grommet and side mud guard protector rear.
Tech Tips
Remove the side mud guard protector rear when replacing the quarter stripe front.
REMOVE REAR BUMPER
Tech Tips
Remove the rear bumper cover when replacing the quarter stripe rear.
REMOVE TWO-TONE TAPE
The body side stripes will overlap. Remove body side stripes following the procedure listed in "1. Key Points for Installing Tape", at step "(a) Installation position".
When replacing the stripe tape, heat the vehicle body and the stripe tape using a heat light.
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Note
Be careful when handling the heated panel and heat light, as they will become very hot and may cause burns.
Do not heat the body excessively.
Pull back an edge of the tape and pull it parallel to the vehicle body to peel it off.
Repeat (b) and (c) to completely remove the tape.