Removal [08/2013 - ]
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
- The following procedure is for the LH side.
- REMOVE NO. 2 ROCKER PANEL MOLDING PROTECTOR See step 1
- REMOVE ROCKER PANEL MOLDING ASSEMBLY
- Put protective tape around the rocker panel molding assembly and door.
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Protective Tape - - - Using a 4 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 hexagon screws and grommet.
- Remove the screw.
- Using a 4 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 hexagon screws and grommet.
- Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rocker panel molding cover.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the front side and rear side.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the 7 clips.
- Disengage the 9 clips and remove the rocker panel molding assembly.
- Remove the 9 clips from the rocker panel molding assembly.
- Put protective tape around the rocker panel molding assembly and door.