ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING REMOVAL

Tech Tips

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
When replacing a clip, heat the vehicle body and clip using a heat light.

Standard

Item	Temperature
Vehicle Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Clip	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

Note

Do not heat the vehicle body and clip excessively.

REMOVE ROOF CARRIER ASSEMBLY (w/ Roof Carrier)
1. Remove the roof carrier assembly Click here.
REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING JOINT COVER LH
1. Put protective tape around the cover.
2. w/o Roof Carrier:
  
  Detach the claws and clips and remove the 4 covers.
3. w/ Roof Carrier:
  
  Detach the claws and clips and remove the 2 covers.
REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
Tech Tips

Use the same procedure to remove the moulding on the other side.
1. Put protective tape around the moulding.
2. Remove the moulding.
REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
Tech Tips

Use the same procedure to remove the moulding on the other side.
1. Put protective tape around the moulding.
2. Remove the moulding.
REMOVE REAR ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
1. Put protective tape around the moulding.
2. Using a moulding remover, detach the clip and remove the moulding.
  Note
  - When removing the rear roof drip side finish moulding, be careful not to damage the No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clip.
  - If the No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or becomes detached from the vehicle, replace it with a new one.
REMOVE NO. 1 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP
Tech Tips

Perform the following procedures if replacing a No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clip.
1. Using a heat light, heat the clip and vehicle body.
  
  Note
  
  Do not heat the clip and vehicle body excessively.
2. Remove the clip.
REMOVE ROOF RACK BRACKET
1. w/o Roof Carrier:
  
  Remove the 8 bolts and 4 brackets.
2. w/ Roof Carrier:
  
  Remove the 4 bolts and 2 brackets.