CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING JOINT COVER (w/o Roof Rack)
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Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape around the roof drip side finish moulding joint cover as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 clips and 2 claws, and remove the 2 roof drip side finish moulding joint covers as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.
REMOVE ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY (w/ Roof Rack)
REMOVE FRONT ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING (w/o Roof Rack)
Tech Tips
When removing the front roof drip side finish moulding, heat the vehicle body and front roof drip side finish moulding using a heat light.
| Item | Temperature |
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| Vehicle Body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Front Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
Note
Do not heat the vehicle body or front roof drip side finish moulding excessively.
Using a heat light, heat the front roof drip side finish moulding.
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Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape around the front roof drip side finish moulding.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the roof drip side finish moulding clip and remove the front roof drip side finish moulding.
Note
Do not remove the roof drip side finish moulding clip.
If the roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or falls out, replace it with a new one.
REMOVE FRONT ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING (w/ Roof Rack)
Tech Tips
When removing the front roof drip side finish moulding, heat the vehicle body and front roof drip side finish moulding using a heat light.
| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Front Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
Note
Do not heat the vehicle body or front roof drip side finish moulding excessively.
Using a heat light, heat the front roof drip side finish moulding.
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Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape around the front roof drip side finish moulding.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the roof drip side finish moulding clip and remove the front roof drip side finish moulding.
Note
Do not remove the roof drip side finish moulding clip.
If the roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or falls out, replace it with a new one.
REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING (w/o Roof Rack)
Tech Tips
When removing the center roof drip side finish moulding, heat the vehicle body and center roof drip side finish moulding using a heat light.
| Item | Temperature |
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| Vehicle Body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Center Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
Note
Do not heat the vehicle body or center roof drip side finish moulding excessively.
Using a heat light, heat the center roof drip side finish moulding.
| *a | Matchmark |
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Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape around the center roof drip side finish moulding.
Place a matchmark on the vehicle body at the location indicated in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the roof drip side finish moulding clip and remove the center roof drip side finish moulding.
Note
Do not remove the roof drip side finish moulding clip.
If the roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or falls out, replace it with a new one.
REMOVE REAR ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING (w/o Roof Rack)
Tech Tips
When removing the rear roof drip side finish moulding, heat the vehicle body and rear roof drip side finish moulding using a heat light.
| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Rear Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
Note
Do not heat the vehicle body or rear roof drip side finish moulding excessively.
Using a heat light, heat the rear roof drip side finish moulding.
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Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape around the rear roof drip side finish moulding.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the roof drip side finish moulding clip and remove the rear roof drip side finish moulding.
Note
Do not remove the roof drip side finish moulding clip.
If the roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or falls out, replace it with a new one.
REMOVE REAR ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING (w/ Roof Rack)
Tech Tips
When removing the rear roof drip side finish moulding, heat the vehicle body and rear roof drip side finish moulding using a heat light.
| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Rear Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
Note
Do not heat the vehicle body or rear roof drip side finish moulding excessively.
Using a heat light, heat the rear roof drip side finish moulding.
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Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape around the rear roof drip side finish moulding.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the roof drip side finish moulding clip and remove the rear roof drip side finish moulding.
Note
Do not remove the roof drip side finish moulding clip.
If the roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or falls out, replace it with a new one.