Outside Moulding: Removal

HINT:

• On the RH side, use the same procedures as on the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL LH 
2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
4. REMOVE STEP SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING OUTSIDE FRONT LH 
   1. Using a heat light, heat the moulding between 40 and 60°C (104 and 140°F)
      NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.
   2. Using a knife, cut the double-sided tape.
      NOTE:

      • If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
      • Do not damage the body.
   3. Remove the 8 screws.
   4. Disengage the 13 clips and remove the moulding.
   Fig 1: Identifying Double-Sided Tape And Clips On Front Fender Moulding Outside Front LH

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   NOTE: If the clips are damaged, exchange them for mew clips.
6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR MOULDING OUTSIDE LH 
   1. Using a heat light, heat the moulding between 40 and 60°C (104 and 140°F)
      NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.
   2. Using a knife, cut the double-sided tape.
      NOTE:

      • If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
      • Do not damage the body.
   3. Disengage the 12 clips and remove the moulding.
      NOTE: If the clips are damaged, exchange them for new ones.
   Fig 2: Identifying Double-Sided Tape And Clips On Front Door Moulding Outside LH

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7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR MOULDING OUTSIDE LOWER LH 
   1. Remove the 5 screws.
   2. Disengage the moulding.
   Fig 3: Identifying Front Door Moulding With Screws

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8. REMOVE REAR DOOR MOULDING OUTSIDE LH 
   1. Using a drill of less than ø 4 mm (0.16 in.), gently and perpendicularly place the drill tip onto the rivet and cut the rivet flanges.

      HINT:

      Wind tape around the drill blade so that the drill blade appears approx. 5.0 mm (0.20 in.) on the edge.

      Fig 4: Drilling Onto Rivet And Cutting Rivet Flanges

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      NOTE:

      • Be sure to gently place the drill perpendicular to the rivet, otherwise the rivet hole and the drill itself will be damaged.
      • Be careful when performing this task, as the cut rivet is hot.
   2. Even if the flange is taken off, continue drilling and push out the remaining fragment with the drill.
   3. Using a heat light, heat the moulding between 40 and 60°C (104 and 140°F)
      NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.
   4. Using a knife, cut the double-sided tape.
      NOTE:

      • If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
      • Do not damage the body.
   5. Remove the 10 clips and the moulding.
      NOTE: If the clips are damaged, exchange them for new ones.
   Fig 5: Identifying Tape And Clips On Rear Door Moulding Outside

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9. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING LOWER LH 
   1. Remove the 4 screws.
   2. Disengage the moulding.
   Fig 6: Identifying Rear Door Outside Moulding With Screws

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10. REMOVE QUARTER OPENING RETAINER LH 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and retainer.
11. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER 

    HINT:

    See REMOVAL

    Fig 7: Identifying Screws And Retainer

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12. REMOVE QUARTER PANEL MUDGUARD REAR LH 
    1. Remove the 2 screws, and mudguard.
13. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
    Fig 8: Identifying Quarter Panel Mudguard With Claw And Screw

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14. REMOVE QUARTER MOULDING OUTSIDE NO. 4 
    1. Remove the clip, and rear bumper side support LH.
    2. Using a heat light, heat the moulding between 40 and 60°C (104 and 140°F).
       NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.
    3. Using a knife, cut the double-sided tape.
       NOTE:

       • If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
       • Do not damage the body.
       Fig 9: Identifying Moulding With Clip

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    4. Remove the screw, 8 clips and moulding.
       NOTE: If the clips are damaged, exchange them for new ones.