Removal [02/2014 - ]: Procedure
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- REMOVE FRONT FENDER MUDGUARD (w/ Mudguard)
See step 1
- 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 TEMPERATUREItem 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.
- Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.
*1 Pin Hold Clip *a 90° - Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the clip.
- w/o Mudguard:
- w/ Mudguard:
- 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.
*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.
- 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.
Double-sided Tape - Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front fender moulding sub-assembly.
- Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR UPPER OUTSIDE MOULDING PAD