FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

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

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)

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  3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)

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  4. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire)

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  5. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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  6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

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

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH

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  8. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL

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  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  10. REMOVE FRONT MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU LH

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  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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  12. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH

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  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS INNER WEATHERSTRIP LH

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  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM COVER LH

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  15. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH

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  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING REAR END COVER LH

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  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH

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  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRONT FRAME MOULDING LH

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  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN LH

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  22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT LOWER FRAME UPPER COVER LH

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    1. Detach the 2 clips and remove the front door front lower frame upper cover LH.

  23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Put a 4.5 mm (0.177 in.) drill bit into a drill.

    2. Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill as shown in the illustration.

    3. Lightly press the drill against the rivet shown in the illustration, and drill off the rivet's flange.

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      *1 5.0 mm

      CAUTION:

      Be careful of the drilled rivet as it may become hot.

      Note


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

      • Do not pry the rivet with the drill, because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the rivet or the drill bit.

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

    5. A000ZBZ

      Remove the 2 screws.

    6. A000TVU

      for Type A:


      1. Loosen the 5 belt line screws indicated by the arrows in the illustration.

      2. Remove the 4 screws and front door sub-assembly LH.

    7. A000W98

      for Type B:


      1. Loosen the 3 belt line screws indicated by the arrows in the illustration.

      2. Remove the 4 screws and front door sub-assembly LH.