WHEEL OPENING MOULDING(for Front Side) 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 FRONT FENDER MUDGUARD (w/ Mudguard)

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  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    When removing the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly, heat the vehicle body and front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly using a heat light.

    Heating Temperature
    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Front Fender Wheel Opening Moulding Sub-assembly 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the vehicle body or front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly excessively.


    1. A018LIUC01
      *1 Pin Hold Clip
      *a 90°

      Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.

    2. Remove the 2 screws.

    3. Remove the clip.

    4. w/o Mudguard:


      1. A018IBI

        Remove the 2 screws.

      2. Remove the 6 clips.

    5. w/ Mudguard:


      1. A018JD5

        Remove the 5 clips.

    6. A018JU2C01
      *a Push

      Pull back the edge of the front fender liner and disengage the 4 claws by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration with a finger.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front fender liner.

      • To avoid damaging the claws, do not forcibly pull the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly.

    7. A018IPVC01
      B004057 Double-sided Tape

      Disengage the 8 clips and separate the double-sided tape to remove the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly with front fender moulding sub-assembly.

    8. A018JJF

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front fender moulding sub-assembly.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR UPPER OUTSIDE MOULDING PAD


    1. A018L54

      Remove the front door upper outside moulding pad.