NO. 1 BLACK OUT TAPE (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 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 (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN (See DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE NO. 1 BLACK OUT TAPE
1. Using an infrared light, heat the black out tape.
  NOTE: Do not burn yourself with the heated front door panel or infrared light.
  
  HINT:
  
  Heat at 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Lift the end portion with your nail and peel it parallel to the attachment surface.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Black Out Tape
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