FRONT DOOR BELT MOLDING (for Sedan): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Power Window) (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE UPPER PANEL (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOLDING
1. Apply protective tape to the door panel in the periphery of the front door belt molding.
  
  Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape To Door Panel
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2. Using a molding remover, disengage the 6 claws and remove the front door belt molding.