FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

  • When removing window frame moulding, heat the vehicle body and window frame moulding using a heat light.

Standard Heating Temperature
Item Temperature
Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Window Frame Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

Note

Do not heat the vehicle body and window frame moulding excessively.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE FRONT LOWER DOOR FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH


    1. A015B4R

      Detach the clip and claw, and remove the front door lower frame bracket garnish LH.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH


    1. A015C7WE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the front door inside handle bezel LH.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH

    A01560C

    1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the armrest base panel.

  6. REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH


    1. A0157Y7

      Using a moulding remover, detach the 8 claws and remove the door assist grip cover LH.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A015E4QE01

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Remove the 13 clips.

    3. Remove the front inner door glass weatherstrip LH together with the front door trim board sub-assembly LH by pulling them upward in the order shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the pin labeled A in the illustration is detached from the door panel.

    4. Disconnect the connector.

    5. A015CXP

      Disconnect the 2 cables from the front door inside handle sub-assembly LH.

  8. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY LH

    A015B6ZE01

    1. w/ Power Mirror Control System:


      1. Disconnect the connector labeled A.

      2. Detach the clamp.

    2. Remove the 3 nuts and claw.

    3. Remove the outer rear view mirror.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH


    1. A015CU6

      Using a clip remover, detach the 9 clamps.

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the 2 connectors.

    3. Remove the front door service hole cover LH.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the remaining tape on the door.

  10. REMOVE FRONT INNER DOOR GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A015C2O

      Detach the 4 clips and remove the front inner door glass weatherstrip LH from the front door trim board sub-assembly LH.

      Note


      • Squeeze the metal clip to remove it.

      • The metal clip may be deformed if it is forcibly pulled.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Driver Side:

      Temporarily install the multiplex network master switch.

    2. Passenger Side:

      Temporarily install the power window regulator switch assembly.

    3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

    4. Move the front door glass sub-assembly until the bolts appear in the service holes.

    5. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    6. A015D10

      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

      Be careful when removing the bolts as the glass may fall and become damaged.

    7. A0156CP

      Remove the front door glass sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrows in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the front door glass sub-assembly upward.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the glass.

    8. Driver Side:

      Remove the multiplex network master switch.

    9. Passenger Side:

      Remove the power window regulator switch assembly.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN LH


    1. A015DOD

      Remove the front door glass run LH.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY LH

    A015APAE01

    1. Put protective tape around the belt moulding.

    2. A0158BK

      Detach the claw and remove the belt moulding.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH

    A01597ZE01

    1. Put protective tape around the window frame moulding.

    2. Detach the clip and remove the double-sided tape to remove the window frame moulding.