Front Door Window Frame Moulding: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG (See  REMOVAL  ) 
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM COVER LOWER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUBASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
5. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
6. REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP (See  REMOVAL  ) 
8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING UPPER 
   1. Using a drill bit with a diameter of less than 4 mm (0.16 in.), drill out the 7 rivet flanges.
      CAUTION: Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.
      NOTE: Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out the rivet head.

      HINT:

      Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the tip of the drill bit, as shown in the illustration.

      Fig 1: Winding Tape Around Drill Bit

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
   2. Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments using the drill.
   3. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.
   4. Remove the front door window frame moulding from the door frame.
9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING REAR 
   1. Using a drill bit with a diameter of less than 4 mm (0.16 in.), drill out the 3 rivet flanges.
      CAUTION: Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.
      NOTE: Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out the rivet head.

      HINT:

      Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the tip of the drill bit, as shown in the illustration.

      Fig 2: Winding Tape Around Drill Bit

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
   2. Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments using the drill.
   3. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.
   4. Remove the front door window frame moulding rear from the door frame.