FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure described below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD


    1. A00449U

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 3 fasteners and remove the rear No. 2 floor board.

  3. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH


    1. A00440B

      Disengage the claw and 4 guides and remove the deck floor box RH.

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD UPPER PLATE


    1. A0040W5

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 3 floor board upper plate.

  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG


    1. A00431H

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front door inside handle bezel plug.

  7. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP COVER


    1. A0041OM

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 claws, 2 clips and 3 guides, and remove the assist grip cover.

  8. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Driver Side)


    1. A0043X4

      Disengage the 7 claws and 3 guides.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

  9. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL (for Front Passenger Side)


    1. A0042YA

      Disengage the 7 claws and 3 guides.

    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the power window regulator switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

  10. REMOVE DOOR ARMREST COVER


    1. A0041MF

      Remove the door armrest cover.

  11. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. A0043C2E02
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LH Side
      *B for RH Side

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the courtesy light assembly.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0041A7E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door panel.

    2. A0040IK

      Remove the 2 screws.

    3. Using a clip remover, disengage the 9 clips.

    4. Pull out the front door trim board sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

    5. Raise the front door trim board sub-assembly and remove the front door trim board sub-assembly together with the front door inner glass weatherstrip.

    6. A0042J4

      Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the front door inside handle sub-assembly.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0042WZ

      Disconnect the front door lock remote control cable and front door inside locking cable, and remove the front door inside handle sub-assembly.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BRACKET


    1. A0041OZ

      Remove the 2 screws and front door trim bracket.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. A0043FI

      Remove the front door service hole cover.

      Tech Tips

      Remove any remaining butyl tape from the door.

  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A004472

      Remove the grommet.

    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and power window regulator master switch assembly.

    3. Move the front door glass sub-assembly so that the door glass bolts can be seen.

    4. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal and power window regulator master switch assembly.

    5. A00428E

      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

      After the bolts are removed, do not allow the door glass to fall.

    6. A0042Y5E02

      Remove the front door glass sub-assembly as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the door glass.

  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN


    1. A0040EC

      Remove the front door glass run.

  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY


    1. A00448TE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door belt moulding assembly.

    2. A0040NG

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door belt moulding assembly.