WHEEL OPENING MOULDING REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER
REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT OUTSIDE MOULDING LH
Tip:When removing the front fender front outside moulding LH, heat the vehicle body and front fender front outside moulding LH using a heat light.
Standard
Item
Temperature
Vehicle Body
40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Front Fender Front Outside Moulding LH
20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
Note:Do not heat the vehicle body or front fender front outside moulding LH excessively.
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*a
Double-sided Tape
*b
Clip A
*c
Clip B

Protective Tape
Remove the clip labeled A and clip labeled B.
Remove the 5 grommets.
Put protective tape around the front fender front outside moulding LH.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 8 clips.
Detach the double-sided tape to remove the front fender front outside moulding LH.
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REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE FRONT PLATE LH
Remove the screw.
Detach the clip and rear wheel house front plate LH.
REMOVE CENTER QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING LH
Tip:When removing the center quarter outside moulding LH, heat the vehicle body and center quarter outside moulding LH using a heat light.
Standard
Item
Temperature
Vehicle Body
40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Center Quarter Outside Moulding LH
20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
Note:Do not heat the vehicle body or center quarter outside moulding LH excessively.
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*a
Double-sided Tape

Protective Tape
Remove the 2 clips and grommet.
Put protective tape around the center quarter outside moulding LH.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 9 clips.
Detach the double-sided tape to remove the center quarter outside moulding LH.
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