ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING REMOVAL

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


  1. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING JOINT COVER (w/o Roof Rack)


    1. A018LAXC01
      B004057 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape around the roof drip side finish moulding joint cover as shown in the illustration.

    2. 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.

  2. REMOVE ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY (w/ Roof Rack)

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  3. 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.

    Heating Temperature
    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.


    1. Using a heat light, heat the front roof drip side finish moulding.

    2. A018KGGC01
      B004057 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape around the front roof drip side finish moulding.

    3. 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.

  4. 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.

    Heating Temperature
    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.


    1. Using a heat light, heat the front roof drip side finish moulding.

    2. A018GVTC01
      B004057 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape around the front roof drip side finish moulding.

    3. 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.

  5. 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.

    Heating Temperature
    Item Temperature
    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.


    1. Using a heat light, heat the center roof drip side finish moulding.

    2. A018L44C01
      *a Matchmark
      B004057 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape around the center roof drip side finish moulding.

    3. Place a matchmark on the vehicle body at the location indicated in the illustration.

    4. 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.

  6. 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.

    Heating Temperature
    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.


    1. Using a heat light, heat the rear roof drip side finish moulding.

    2. A018JZCC01
      B004057 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape around the rear roof drip side finish moulding.

    3. 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.

  7. 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.

    Heating Temperature
    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.


    1. Using a heat light, heat the rear roof drip side finish moulding.

    2. A018JG3C01
      B004057 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape around the rear roof drip side finish moulding.

    3. 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.