Removal [06/2020 - 12/2021]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2020 - 12/2021]
- REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE DOOR ASSIST GRIP COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH REAR DOOR ARMREST BASE PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE REAR DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE REAR DOOR REAR BELT SEAL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE REAR DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- DISCONNECT REAR DOOR GLASS RUN LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW DIVISION BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- REMOVE REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
- REMOVE REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21
- REMOVE REAR DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY LH
See step 15
- REMOVE REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH
- REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH (CENTER PILLAR SIDE)
HINT:
When removing the rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side), if the double-sided tape is difficult to remove, heat the adhesive of the rear door panel and rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side) using a heat light.
Standard
Item Temperature Rear Door Panel 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) Rear Door Window Frame Moulding LH (Center Pillar Side) 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 rear door panel and rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side) excessively.
- Using a heat light, heat the rear door panel and rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).
- Put protective tape around the rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).
Protective Tape - Using moulding remover D, detach the clip.
- Using a scraper, start from the top and remove the double-sided tape from the back of the rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).
*a Double-sided Tape - Detach the guide and remove the rear door window frame moulding LH (center pillar side).
Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2)
- REMOVE REAR DOOR FRONT OUTSIDE SEAL LH
- REMOVE REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH (REAR PILLAR SIDE)
- Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
- Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.
*a Tape Standard Measurement
Area Measurement A 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) NOTE:Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.
- Put protective tape around the rear door window frame moulding LH (rear pillar side).
Protective Tape - Lightly press the drill bit against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 3 rivets.WARNING:
Be careful of the drilled rivets, as they may be hot.
NOTE:- Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
- Prying the rivets with the drill may damage the rivet installation holes or drill bit.
- Detach the guide to remove the rear door window frame moulding LH (rear pillar side) from the rear door frame.
- Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.
- REMOVE REAR DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH
- Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
- Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.
*a Tape Standard Measurement
Area Measurement A 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) NOTE:Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.
- Put protective tape around the rear door upper window frame moulding LH.
Protective Tape - Lightly press the drill bit against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 4 rivets.WARNING:
Be careful of the drilled rivets, as they may be hot.
NOTE:- Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
- Prying the rivets with the drill may damage the rivet installation holes or drill bit.
- Detach the guide to remove the rear door upper window frame moulding LH from the rear door frame.
- Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.