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Removal [02/2014 - ]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MUDGUARD (w/ Mudguard) 

    See step  1

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    When removing the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly, heat the vehicle body and front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly using a heat light.

    HEATING TEMPERATURE

    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Front Fender Wheel Opening Moulding Sub-assembly 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the vehicle body or front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly excessively.

    1. Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.
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      *1 Pin Hold Clip
      *a 90°
    2. Remove the 2 screws.
    3. Remove the clip.
    4. w/o Mudguard:
      1. Remove the 2 screws.
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      2. Remove the 6 clips.
    5. w/ Mudguard:
      1. Remove the 5 clips.
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    6. Pull back the edge of the front fender liner and disengage the 4 claws by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration with a finger.
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      *a Push
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front fender liner.
      • To avoid damaging the claws, do not forcibly pull the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly.
    7. Disengage the 8 clips and separate the double-sided tape to remove the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly with front fender moulding sub-assembly.
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      Double-sided Tape
    8. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front fender moulding sub-assembly.
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  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR UPPER OUTSIDE MOULDING PAD 
    1. Remove the front door upper outside moulding pad.
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