Reassembly [09/2021 - ]: Procedure

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INSTALL FRONT PILLAR COVER PROTECTOR

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NOTE:

When installing a new front pillar cover protector, heat the front pillar upper cover using a heat light.

Standard

Item	Temperature
Front Pillar Upper Cover	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

WARNING:

Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.
Touching the heat light may result in burns.
Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

NOTE:

Do not heat the front pillar upper cover excessively.

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

Location Line

Clean the front pillar upper cover.
1. Using a heat light, heat the front pillar upper cover surface.

2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front pillar upper cover.

3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
NOTE:
- Installing the front pillar cover protector with some double-sided tape remaining may cause poor adhesion. Perform this procedure until the tape is sufficiently removed.
- Make sure to use a cloth when removing. Using a screwdriver, etc., may cause damage and poor adhesion.

Install a new front pillar cover protector.

1. Using a heat light, heat the front pillar upper cover.

2. Remove the release paper from the front pillar cover protector.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

3. Install the front pillar cover protector as shown in the illustration.

Standard Measurement

Area	Measurement	Area	Measurement
A	0 mm (0 in.)	B	1.0 mm (0.0394 in.)

HINT:

Make sure that the end of the front pillar cover protector is between the location line.
Press the front pillar cover protector firmly to install it.

INSTALL NO. 1 MOULDING TAPE

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

NOTE:

When installing a new No. 1 moulding tape, heat the front pillar upper cover using a heat light.

Standard

Item	Temperature
Front Pillar Upper Cover	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

WARNING:

Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.
Touching the heat light may result in burns.
Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

NOTE:

Do not heat the front pillar upper cover excessively.

Location Line

Clean the front pillar upper cover.
1. Using a heat light, heat the front pillar upper cover surface.

2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front pillar upper cover.

3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
NOTE:
- Installing the No. 1 moulding tape with some double-sided tape remaining may cause poor adhesion. Perform this procedure until the tape is sufficiently removed.
- Make sure to use a cloth when removing. Using a screwdriver, etc., may cause damage and poor adhesion.
Install a new No. 1 moulding tape.
1. Using a heat light, heat the front pillar upper cover.

2. Remove the release paper from the No. 1 moulding tape.

HINT:

After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

3. Install the No. 1 moulding tape as shown in the illustration.

HINT:
- Install the No. 1 moulding tape along the location line on the front pillar upper cover.
- Press the No. 1 moulding tape firmly to install it.