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Body Outside Moulding: Removal

  1. w/Overfender: REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION 

    Remove the 3 nuts and front bumper extension.

    Fig 1: Removing Front Bumper Extension
    G02855139Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. w/ Overfender: REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING 
    1. Remove the 3 screws.
    2. Using a drill, cut the flange portion of the rivet.
      Fig 2: Cutting Flange Portion Of Rivet Using A Drill
      G02855140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Wind tape so that the drill blade appears approx. 5.0 mm (0.196 in.) on the edge.
      NOTE:
      • If the drill is pressed too firmly, the rivet will also rotate with the drill edge, thus flange will not be cut.
      • If the drill is pried against the rivet, the installation hole of the rivet may be cut or the drill blade may be damaged.
      • Use caution against the hot rivet after cut.
    3. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 - 30°C (68 -86 °F).
      NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.
    4. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body.
    5. Remove the moulding.
    6. Remove the 2 screws and front quarter outer panel extension.
  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 - 30°C (68 -86 °F).
      Fig 3: Heating Moulding Using A Heat Light
      G02855141Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.
    2. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.
      NOTE:
      • If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
      • Do not damage the body.
    3. Remove the moulding.
  4. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 - 30°C (68 -86 °F).
      Fig 4: Heating Moulding Using A Heat Light
      G02855142Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.
    2. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.
      NOTE:
      • If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
      • Do not damage the body.
    3. Remove the moulding.
  5. w/ Over fender: REMOVE NO. 1 REAR WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION 
    1. Using a drill, cut the flange portion of the rivet.
      NOTE: Wind tape so that the drill blade appears approx. 5.0 mm (0.196 in.) on the edge.
      NOTE:
      • If the drill is pressed too firmly, the rivet will also rotate with the drill edge, thus flange will not be cut.
      • If the drill is pried against the rivet, the installation hole of the rivet may be cut or the drill blade may be damaged.
      • Use caution against the hot rivet after cut.
    2. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 - 30°C (68 -86 °F).
      Fig 5: Heating Moulding Using A Heat Light
      G02855143Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.
    3. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body.
    4. Remove the moulding.
    5. Remove the 4 screws and quarter opening retainer.
  6. w/ Overfender: REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Using a drill, cut the flange portion of the rivet.
      NOTE: Wind tape so that the drill blade appears approx. 5.0 mm (0.196 in.) on the edge.
      NOTE:
      • If the drill is pressed too firmly, the rivet will also rotate with the drill edge, thus flange will not be cut.
      • If the drill is pried against the rivet, the installation hole of the rivet may be cut or the drill blade may be damaged.
      • Use caution against the hot rivet after cut.
    3. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 - 30°C (68 -86 °F).
      Fig 6: Heating Moulding Using A Heat Light
      G02855144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.
    4. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.
      NOTE: Do not damage the body.
    5. Remove the moulding.
    6. Remove the 2 screws and rear quarter outer panel extension.