FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD

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  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

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  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD

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  5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH

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  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE

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  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG

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  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH

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  10. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)

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  11. REMOVE DOOR ARMREST COVER (for Driver Side)

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  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side)

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  13. REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER (for Front Passenger Side)

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  14. REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side)

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  15. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)

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  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side)

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  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BRACKET (for Driver Side)

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  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BRACKET (for Front Passenger Side)

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  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER

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  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN

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  22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT LOWER FRAME UPPER COVER

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  23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY

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  24. REMOVE FRONT DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY

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  25. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

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  26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

    Tech Tips

    When removing the front door rear window frame moulding, heat the vehicle body and front door rear window frame moulding using a heat light.

    Heating Temperature
    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the vehicle body or moulding excessively.


    1. Using a heat light, heat the front door rear window frame moulding.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Double-sided Tape
      *2 Caulking Sponge

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the clip and remove the front door rear window frame moulding.

  27. REMOVE FRONT DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING


    1. Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

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      Tape a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

      Area Dimension
      A 5.0 mm

      Note

      Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

    3. Lightly press the drill against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 8 rivets.

      Note


      • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.

      • Prying the rivets with the drill may damage the rivet installation holes or drill bit.

      • Be careful of the drilled rivets, as they may be hot.

    4. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.

    5. Disengage the guide and remove the front door upper window frame moulding from the door frame.