Rear Door Belt 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.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER LH (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUBASSEMBLY LH (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE REAR DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY LH
1. Put protective tape under the belt moulding.
2. Using a moulding remover, detach the claws to remove the belt moulding as shown in the illustration.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the remover tip before use.
  
  NOTE: Be careful when removing the belt moulding as there are claws attached to the front and rear ends of the belt moulding.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Rear Door Belt Moulding
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