Disassembly [07/2020 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP LH
- Insert a 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit into a drill.
- Tape the 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.
*a Tape Standard Value
Area Dimensions A 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) NOTE:Tape the 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.
- Apply protective tape around the roof drip side finish moulding clip LH.
Protective Tape - Lightly press the drill bit against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 2 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.
- Remove the roof drip side finish moulding clip LH from the front pillar.
- Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.