Removal [09/2020 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
- REMOVE REAR SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE REAR DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE REAR DOOR FRONT WINDOW FRAME MOULDING
HINT:
When removing the rear door front window frame moulding, heat the vehicle body and rear door front window frame moulding using a heat light.
HEATING TEMPERATUREItem Temperature Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) NOTE:Do not heat the vehicle body or moulding excessively.
- REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
- Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.
*a Tape Standard Measurement
Area Measurement A 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) NOTE:Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.
- Lightly press the drill bit against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 6 rivets.WARNING:
Be careful of the drilled rivets, as they may be hot.
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 may damage the rivet installation holes or drill bit.
- Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.
- Disengage the claw and guide to remove the rear door window frame moulding sub-assembly.