FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

   Note

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

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT

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3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH

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4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

   Note

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

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

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6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH

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7. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR HOLE COVER

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9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 1 STIFFENER CUSHION

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11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM COVER LH

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12. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH

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13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH

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14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST SET BRACKET LH

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15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN LH

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18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY LH

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19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the upper part of the front door weatherstrip so that the moulding can be removed.

20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR BELT MOULDING END COVER LH

    Tech Tips

    When removing the front door rear belt moulding end cover, heat the front door panel and front door rear belt moulding end cover using a heat light.

    Standard
    Item Temperature Front Door Panel 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) Front Door Rear Belt Moulding End Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the front door panel or front door rear belt moulding end cover excessively.

    
    
    1. 

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       *1	Protective Tape
       *2	Double-sided Tape

       Put protective tape around the front door rear belt moulding end cover.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips.

    3. Detach the double-sided tape to remove the front door rear belt moulding end cover.

21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH

    Tech Tips

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

    Standard
    Item Temperature Front Door Panel 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) Front Door Rear Window Frame Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the front door panel or front door rear window frame moulding excessively.

    
    
    1. 

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       *1	Protective Tape
       *2	Double-sided Tape
       *3	Butyl Tape

       Put protective tape around the front door rear window frame moulding.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the clip.

    3. Detach the double-sided tape and butyl tape, and then detach the guide and remove the front door rear window frame moulding.

22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT LOWER FRAME UPPER COVER LH

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the nut and front door front lower frame upper cover.

23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    
    

    1. Put a 4 mm (0.157 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.

       Tech Tips

       Tape the 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

    3. Lightly press the drill against the 7 rivets and drill off the flanges of the 7 rivets.

       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. Detach the clip and claw and remove the front door outside moulding.

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

       

       Standard
       Area Specified Condition A 5 mm (0.197 in.)