WHEEL OPENING MOULDING(for Front) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Tech Tips

    When removing the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH, if the No. 1 moulding tape (double-sided tape) and No. 2 moulding tape (double-sided tape) is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH using a heat light.

    Standard
    Item Temperature
    Front Fender Moulding Sub-assembly LH 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH excessively.


    1. A01CNZGC01
      *1 Screw

      Remove the 6 clips.

    2. Using a 4 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the 2 hexagon screws.

    3. A01CR2GC01
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.

    4. A01COF8C03
      B002HVY Direction to Press Claws

      Fold back part of the front fender liner LH as shown in the illustration, and detach the 5 claws on the back of the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.

    5. Detach the 8 clips, No. 1 moulding tape (double-sided tape) and No. 2 moulding tape (double-sided tape) in order starting from the front of the vehicle to remove the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.

      Note

      Press down on the area labeled A in the illustration to make sure the front bumper cover is not damaged.

      A01CP6NC01
      *1 No. 1 Moulding Tape (Double-sided Tape) *2 No. 2 Moulding Tape (Double-sided Tape)
      B002HVY Direction to Pull - -