Outside Moulding: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
• When removing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and moulding using a heat light.

  Heating temperature 

  HEATING TEMPERATURE
  
  

  Item	Temperature
  Vehicle Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
  Moulding	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

1. REMOVE OUTSIDE MOULDING 
   1. Put protective tape around the moulding.
   2. Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and moulding.
   3. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
   4. Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the moulding to the vehicle body.
      Fig 1: Pulling Piano Wire And Scrape Off Double-Sided Tape

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   5. Remove the moulding.
      NOTE:

      • If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
      • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
      Fig 2: Locating Double-Sided Tape

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