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.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

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

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT


    1. Remove the luggage compartment floor mat.

  3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH


    1. Remove the luggage compartment trim cover.

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    Note

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

  5. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL


    1. A01FTIQ

      Detach the 2 clips and 5 claws.

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH


    1. A01FRRP

      Detach the 3 claws and remove the front door inside handle bezel plug.

  7. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FTYO

      Using a moulding remover A, detach the claw and remove the courtesy light assembly.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR HOLE COVER


    1. Remove the front door hole cover.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FRGD

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Detach the 9 clips.

    3. A01FT5UE01

      Detach the reference boss in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

    4. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the front door trim board.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Reference Boss
      *2 Protective Tape

    5. Disconnect each connector.

    6. A01FSKV

      Disconnect the front door lock remote control cable and front door inside locking cable.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 1 STIFFENER CUSHION


    1. A01FT4Y

      Remove the front door No. 1 stiffener cushion.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM COVER LH


    1. A01FUBH

      Detach the 5 clips and remove the front door trim cover.

  12. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH


    1. A01FS7R

      Detach the 2 clips and remove the door frame garnish.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01FUEW

      Remove the front door inner glass weatherstrip.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST SET BRACKET LH


    1. A01FU7N

      Remove the 2 screws and front door armrest set bracket.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH


    1. A01FS9Z

      Pull out the front door lock remote control cable and front door inside locking cable from the front door service hole cover, and then remove the front door service hole cover.

      Tech Tips

      Remove any remaining butyl tape from the front door panel.

  16. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Temporarily install the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

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

    3. Move the front door window regulator so that the front door glass bolts can be seen.

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

      Note

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

    5. Remove the power window regulator master switch assembly with front door armrest base panel.

    6. A01FUIH

      Remove the 2 bolts.

      Note

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

    7. A01FQ7QE01

      Remove the front door glass as indicated by the arrows in the order shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the front door glass.

  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN LH


    1. A01FRGA

      Remove the front door glass run.

  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FUTTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door belt moulding.

    2. Detach the 5 claws and remove the front door belt moulding.

  19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01FS14

      Remove the upper part of the front door weatherstrip so that the moulding can be removed.

  20. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR BELT MOULDING END COVER LH

    Tech Tips

    When removing the front door rear belt moulding end cover, heat the front door panel and front door rear belt moulding end cover using a heat light.

    Standard
    Item Temperature
    Front Door Panel 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Front Door Rear Belt Moulding End Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the front door panel or front door rear belt moulding end cover excessively.


    1. A01FSHCE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Double-sided Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door rear belt moulding end cover.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips.

    3. Detach the double-sided tape to remove the front door rear belt moulding end cover.

  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH

    Tech Tips

    When removing the front door rear window frame moulding, heat the front door panel and front door rear window frame moulding using a heat light.

    Standard
    Item Temperature
    Front Door Panel 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Front Door Rear Window Frame Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the front door panel or front door rear window frame moulding excessively.


    1. A01FTCBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Double-sided Tape
      *3 Butyl Tape

      Put protective tape around the front door rear window frame moulding.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the clip.

    3. Detach the double-sided tape and butyl tape, and then detach the guide and remove the front door rear window frame moulding.

  22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRONT LOWER FRAME UPPER COVER LH


    1. A01FV7K

      Remove the nut and front door front lower frame upper cover.

  23. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Put a 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

    2. Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip of the drill as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

    3. Lightly press the drill against the 7 rivets and drill off the flanges of the 7 rivets.

      CAUTION:

      Be careful of the drilled rivet as it may become hot.

      Note


      • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.

      • Do not pry the rivet with the drill because this may cause damage to the installation holes of the rivet or the drill bit.

    4. Detach the clip and claw and remove the front door outside moulding.

    5. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled area.

      A01FR6NE01
      Standard
      Area Specified Condition
      A 5 mm (0.197 in.)