FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING (for TMC, TMMR Made) REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition 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. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  3. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. B000M0M

      Disconnect each connector.

    2. Disengage the 4 clamps.

    3. Remove the front door service hole cover.

      Tech Tips

      Remove any remaining butyl tape from the door.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000LXE

      Remove the grommet.

    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

    3. Connect the multiplex network master switch assembly and move the front door glass sub-assembly so that the door glass bolts can be seen.

    4. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Note

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

    5. Disconnect the multiplex network master switch assembly.

    6. B000HBB

      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

      After the bolts are removed, do not allow the door glass to fall.

    7. B000M3GE01

      Remove the front door glass sub-assembly as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the door glass.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN


    1. B000MWB

      Remove the front door glass run.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY


    1. B000J0RE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door belt moulding assembly.

    2. B000I89E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 6 claws and remove the front door belt moulding assembly.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY


    1. B000K6W

      Remove the 3 bolts and front door check assembly.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP


    1. B000HTF

      Using a clip remover, disengage the 19 clips and remove the front door weatherstrip.

  10. 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.

    2. B000I4XE01
      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.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING


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

    2. B000JVYE01

      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 7 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 claw and guide, and remove the front door upper window frame moulding from the door frame.