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Removal [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING JOINT COVER (w/o Roof Rack) 
    1. Apply protective tape around the roof drip side finish moulding joint cover as shown in the illustration.
      GTY455492Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    2. Disengage the 2 clips and 2 claws, and remove the 2 roof drip side finish moulding joint covers as indicated by the arrows, in the order shown in the illustration.
  2. REMOVE ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY (w/ Roof Rack) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ] 

  3. REMOVE FRONT ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING (w/o Roof Rack) 

    HINT: 

    When removing the front roof drip side finish moulding, heat the vehicle body and front roof drip side finish moulding using a heat light.

    HEATING TEMPERATURE

    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Front Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the vehicle body or front roof drip side finish moulding excessively.

    1. Using a heat light, heat the front roof drip side finish moulding.
    2. Apply protective tape around the front roof drip side finish moulding.
      GTY428816Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the roof drip side finish moulding clip and remove the front roof drip side finish moulding.
      NOTE:
      • Do not remove the roof drip side finish moulding clip.
      • If the roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or falls out, replace it with a new one.
  4. REMOVE FRONT ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING (w/ Roof Rack) 

    HINT: 

    When removing the front roof drip side finish moulding, heat the vehicle body and front roof drip side finish moulding using a heat light.

    HEATING TEMPERATURE

    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Front Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the vehicle body or front roof drip side finish moulding excessively.

    1. Using a heat light, heat the front roof drip side finish moulding.
    2. Apply protective tape around the front roof drip side finish moulding.
      GTY440802Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the roof drip side finish moulding clip and remove the front roof drip side finish moulding.
      NOTE:
      • Do not remove the roof drip side finish moulding clip.
      • If the roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or falls out, replace it with a new one.
  5. REMOVE CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING (w/o Roof Rack) 

    HINT: 

    When removing the center roof drip side finish moulding, heat the vehicle body and center roof drip side finish moulding using a heat light.

    HEATING TEMPERATURE

    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Center Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the vehicle body or center roof drip side finish moulding excessively.

    1. Using a heat light, heat the center roof drip side finish moulding.
    2. Apply protective tape around the center roof drip side finish moulding.
      GTY425745Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      Protective Tape
    3. Place a matchmark on the vehicle body at the location indicated in the illustration.
    4. Using a moulding remover, disengage the roof drip side finish moulding clip and remove the center roof drip side finish moulding.
      NOTE:
      • Do not remove the roof drip side finish moulding clip.
      • If the roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or falls out, replace it with a new one.
  6. REMOVE REAR ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING (w/o Roof Rack) 

    HINT: 

    When removing the rear roof drip side finish moulding, heat the vehicle body and rear roof drip side finish moulding using a heat light.

    HEATING TEMPERATURE

    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Rear Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the vehicle body or rear roof drip side finish moulding excessively.

    1. Using a heat light, heat the rear roof drip side finish moulding.
    2. Apply protective tape around the rear roof drip side finish moulding.
      GTY431171Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the roof drip side finish moulding clip and remove the rear roof drip side finish moulding.
      NOTE:
      • Do not remove the roof drip side finish moulding clip.
      • If the roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or falls out, replace it with a new one.
  7. REMOVE REAR ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING (w/ Roof Rack) 

    HINT: 

    When removing the rear roof drip side finish moulding, heat the vehicle body and rear roof drip side finish moulding using a heat light.

    HEATING TEMPERATURE

    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Rear Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    NOTE:

    Do not heat the vehicle body or rear roof drip side finish moulding excessively.

    1. Using a heat light, heat the rear roof drip side finish moulding.
    2. Apply protective tape around the rear roof drip side finish moulding.
      GTY443701Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Protective Tape
    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the roof drip side finish moulding clip and remove the rear roof drip side finish moulding.
      NOTE:
      • Do not remove the roof drip side finish moulding clip.
      • If the roof drip side finish moulding clip is damaged or falls out, replace it with a new one.
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