Body Outside Moulding: Removal

HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (See SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

W/Overfender: REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION
Remove the 3 nuts and front bumper extension.

Fig 1: Removing Front Bumper Extension & Nuts
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W/Overfender: REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOLDING
1. Remove the 3 screws.
2. Using a drill, cut the flange portion of the rivet.
  HINT:
  
  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 molding to 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F).
  NOTE: Do not heat the molding excessively.
4. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.
  NOTE: Do not damage the body.
5. Remove the molding.
6. Remove the 2 screws and front quarter outer panel extension.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING
1. Using a heat light, heat the molding to 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F).
  NOTE: Do not heat the molding excessively.
2. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Front Door Outside Molding & Cutting Adhesive Tape
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  NOTE:
  - If reusing the molding, take care not to damage the molding.
  - Do not damage the body.
3. Remove the molding.
REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING
1. Using a heat light, heat the molding to 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F).
  NOTE: Do not heat the molding excessively.
2. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Rear Door Outside Molding & Cutting Adhesive Tape
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  NOTE:
  - If reusing the molding, take care not to damage the molding.
  - Do not damage the body.
3. Remove the molding.
W/Over fender: REMOVE NO. 1 REAR WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION
1. Using a drill, cut the flange portion of the rivet.
  HINT:
  
  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 molding to 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F).
  NOTE: Do not heat the molding excessively.
3. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.
  
  Fig 5: Removing No. 1 Rear Wheel Opening Extension & Cutting Adhesive Tape
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE: Do not damage the body.
4. Remove the molding.
5. Remove the 4 screws and quarter opening retainer.
W/Overfender: REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE MOLDING
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Using a drill, cut the flange portion of the rivet.
  HINT:
  
  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 molding to 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F).
  NOTE: Do not heat the molding excessively.
4. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Quarter Outside Molding & Cutting Adhesive Tape
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE: Do not damage the body.
5. Remove the molding.
6. Remove the 2 screws and rear quarter outer panel extension.