ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

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

  • The procedure described below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING (for Standard Roof)

    Tip:

    When removing the center roof drip side finish moulding, heat the vehicle body and center roof drip side finish moulding using a heat light.

    Table 1. Heating Temperature

    Item

    Temperature

    Vehicle Body

    40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

    Center Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding

    20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Note:

    Do not heat the vehicle body or center roof drip side finish moulding excessively.

    1. Using a heat light, heat the center roof drip side finish moulding.

    2. B329297C02
      V100155

      Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the center roof drip side finish moulding.

    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clips and remove the center roof drip side finish moulding.

      Note:

      • Do not remove the No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clips.

      • If any No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or falls out, replace it with a new one.

  2. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING (for Glass Roof)

    Tip:

    When removing the center roof drip side finish moulding, heat the vehicle body and center roof drip side finish moulding using a heat light.

    Table 2. Heating Temperature

    Item

    Temperature

    Vehicle Body

    40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

    Center Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding

    20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Note:

    Do not heat the vehicle body or center roof drip side finish moulding excessively.

    1. Using a heat light, heat the center roof drip side finish moulding.

    2. B329298C02
      V100155

      Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the center roof drip side finish moulding.

    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clips and remove the center roof drip side finish moulding.

      Note:

      • Do not remove the No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clips.

      • If any No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or falls out, replace it with a new one.