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Front Door Window Frame Molding: Removal

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  1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  2. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  3. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR FRAME COVER  (See REMOVAL  )
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOLDING ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL  )
  8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM COVER  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  9. REMOVE DOOR FRAME GARNISH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOLDING 

    HINT:

    When removing the front door rear window frame molding, heat the vehicle body and front door rear window frame molding using a heat light

    Heating Temperature 

    HEATING TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION

    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Molding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    NOTE: Do not heat the vehicle body and molding excessively.
    1. Fully open the front door glass.
    2. Using a heat light, heat the front door rear window frame molding.
    3. Using a molding remover, remove the clip and front door rear window frame molding.
      Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Rear Window Frame Molding Clip
      G05756816Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOLDING 
    1. Insert a 4 mm (0 157 in.) drill bit into a drill
    2. Tape the 4 mm (0.157 in) drill bit 5 mm (0.197 in) from the tip as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Tape the 4 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.
    3. Lightly press the drill against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 7 rivets
      NOTE:
      • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
      • Prying the rivets with the drill this may cause damage the rivet installation holes or drill bit.
      • Be careful of the drilled rivets as they may be hot.
      Fig 2: Drilling Hole
      G05756817Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas
    5. Remove the front door upper window frame molding from the door frame
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