BLACK OUT TAPE (for Front Door) REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices 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 OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER


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      Disconnect each connector.

    2. Disengage the 4 clamps.

    3. Remove the front door service hole cover.

      Tech Tips

      Remove any remaining butyl tape from the door.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the grommet.

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

    3. Connect the multiplex network master switch assembly and move the front door glass sub-assembly so that the door glass bolts can be seen.

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

      Note

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

    5. Disconnect the multiplex network master switch assembly.

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      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

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

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      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.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN


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      Remove the front door glass run.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 3 bolts and front door check assembly.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP


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      Using a clip remover, disengage the 19 clips and remove the front door weatherstrip.

  9. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH


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      Disengage the clip and remove the door frame garnish.

      Tech Tips

      This garnish needs to be replaced with a new one because the clip will break when removing it.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR STRIPE


    1. Using a heat light, heat the front door stripe and vehicle body.

      Heating Temperature
      Item Temperature
      Vehicle Body and Front Door Outside Stripe 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

      Note

      Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

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      Pull back on one of the ends of the front door stripe to remove it.

      Tech Tips

      When pulling on the stripe, pull it parallel to the body.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE STRIPE


    1. Using a heat light, heat the front door lower outside stripe and vehicle body.

      Heating Temperature
      Item Temperature
      Vehicle Body and Front Door Rear Outside Stripe 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

      Note

      Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

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      Pull back on one of the ends of the front door lower outside stripe to remove it.

      Tech Tips

      When pulling on the stripe, pull it parallel to the body.