Removal [09/2021 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE FRONT PILLAR UPPER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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NOTE:

When removing the front pillar upper cover sub-assembly, if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the vehicle body and front pillar upper cover sub-assembly using a heat light.

Standard

Item	Temperature
Vehicle Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Front Pillar Upper Cover Sub-assembly	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.

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*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

NOTE:

Do not heat the vehicle body and front pillar upper cover sub-assembly excessively.

Double-sided Tape

Apply protective tape around the front pillar upper cover sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the clips and separate the double-sided tape to remove the front pillar upper cover sub-assembly.