REAR BODY SIDE PANEL PROTECTOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR OUTER PILLAR GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    When removing the rear outer pillar garnish sub-assembly, heat the vehicle body and rear outer pillar garnish sub-assembly using a heat light.

    Heating Temperature
    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Rear Outer Pillar Garnish Sub-assembly 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the vehicle body, rear outer pillar garnish sub-assembly excessively.


    1. B000H0A

      Apply protective tape around the rear outer pillar garnish sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      B000JL5 Protective Tape
    2. B000KYF

      Disengage the 6 clips to remove the rear outer pillar garnish sub-assembly.