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 REAR DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
Disengage the 2 clips and disconnect the rear door weatherstrip.
REMOVE REAR DOOR FRONT WINDOW FRAME MOULDING
Tech Tips
When removing the rear door front window frame moulding, heat the vehicle body and rear door front window frame moulding using a heat light.
| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Rear Door Front Window Frame Moulding | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
Note
Do not heat the vehicle body or rear door front window frame moulding excessively.
Using a heat light, heat the rear door front window frame moulding.
| *a | Double-sided Tape |
| *b | Caulking Sponge |
Using a moulding remover, disengage the clip and guide, and separate the double-sided tape and caulking sponge to remove the rear door front window frame moulding.
REMOVE REAR DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING
Tech Tips
When removing the rear door rear window frame moulding, heat the vehicle body and rear door rear window frame moulding using a heat light.
| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Rear Door Rear Window Frame Moulding | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
Note
Do not heat the vehicle body or rear door rear window frame moulding excessively.
Using a heat light, heat the rear door rear window frame moulding.
| *a | Double-sided Tape |
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 clips and separate the double-sided tape to remove the rear door rear window frame moulding.
REMOVE REAR DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING
Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.
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Note
Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.
Lightly press the drill bit against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 5 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.
Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.
Disengage the guide to remove the rear door upper window frame moulding.
REMOVE REAR DOOR REAR UPPER OUTSIDE MOULDING
Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.
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Note
Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.
Lightly press the drill bit against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 3 rivets and rear door rear upper outside moulding.
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.
Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.