FRONT FENDER GARNISH REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the front fender panel in the area around the front fender moulding sub-assembly.

    2. Using an infrared light, heat the front fender panel and the front fender moulding sub-assembly.

      Heating Temperature
      Item Temperature
      Front Fender Panel 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
      Front Fender Moulding Sub-assembly 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

      CAUTION:

      Do not burn yourself with the hot front fender panel and front fender moulding sub-assembly or with the infrared light.

      Note

      Do not heat the front fender panel and front fender moulding sub-assembly excessively.

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      *1 Piano Wire
      *2 Wooden Block
      A004K5G No. 1 Moulding Tape

      Insert piano wire between the front fender panel and the front fender moulding sub-assembly.

    4. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to the piano wire ends.

    5. Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the front fender moulding sub-assembly to the front fender panel.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the front fender panel.

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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 clips and remove the front fender moulding sub-assembly.

      Note


      • If reusing the garnish, take care not to damage the front fender moulding sub-assembly.

      • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.