CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
When replacing a clip, heat the vehicle body and clip using a heat light.
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Note
Do not heat the vehicle body and clip excessively.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE ROOF CARRIER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Roof Carrier)
Remove the roof carrier assembly LH Click here.
REMOVE ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY (w/ Roof Rack)
Remove the roof rack assembly Click here.
REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING JOINT COVER LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the cover.
w/o Roof Carrier:
Detach the claw and clip and remove the 4 covers.
w/ Roof Carrier:
Detach the claw and clip and remove the cover.
REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the moulding on the other side.
Put protective tape around the moulding.
Remove the moulding.
REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the moulding on the other side.
Put protective tape around the moulding.
Remove the moulding.
REMOVE REAR ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the moulding.
Using a moulding remover, detach the clip and remove the moulding.
Note
When removing the rear roof drip side finish moulding, be careful not to damage the No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clip.
If the No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or becomes detached from the vehicle, replace it with a new one.
REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP
Tech Tips
Perform the following procedures if replacing a No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clip.
Using a heat light, heat the clip and vehicle body.
Note
Do not heat the clip and vehicle body excessively.
Remove the clip.
REMOVE ROOF RACK BRACKET
w/o Roof Carrier:
Remove the 8 bolts and 4 brackets.
w/ Roof Carrier:
Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.
REMOVE NO. 2 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RETAINER (w/ Roof Carrier)
Remove the 2 bolts and retainer.