Outside Moulding: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
- When removing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and moulding using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
STANDARD HEATING TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specified Condition |
|---|---|
| Vehicle body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Clip | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
NOTE:
Do not heat the vehicle body and moulding excessively.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUBASSEMBLY LH
- Put protective tape around the moulding.
- Remove the 4 screws and detach the 2 clips.
- Using a moulding remover, detach the 9 clips and remove the moulding.
- REMOVE NO. 2 REAR WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION LH
- Put protective tape around the moulding.
- Remove the screw.
- Using a clip remover, detach the 2 clips and remove the extension.
- REMOVE NO. 1 REAR WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION LH
- Put protective tape around the extension.
- Using a drill bit of less than 4 mm (0.16 in.) diameter, drill out the 3 rivet flanges.
HINT:
Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the tip of the drill.
- Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments using the drill.
- Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.
- Using a heat light, heat the extension and vehicle body.
- Cut the double-sided tape that holds the moulding to the vehicle body with a knife.NOTE:
- If reusing the extension, take care not to damage the extension.
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
- Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips and remove the extension.
- REMOVE REAR QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING LH
- Put protective tape around the moulding.
- Using a drill bit of less than 4 mm (0.16 in.) diameter, drill out the 3 rivet flanges.
HINT:
Wind tape around the drill bit approximately 5 mm (0.20 in.) from the tip of the drill.
- Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments using the drill.
- Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.
- Using a heat light, heat the moulding and vehicle body.
- Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips and remove the moulding.
- REMOVE NO. 2 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING RETAINER LH
- Remove the 2 screws and retainer.
- REMOVE QUARTER OPENING RETAINER LH
- Remove the 4 screws and retainer.
- REMOVE NO. 1 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING RETAINER LH
- Remove the 4 screws and 2 retainers.