Removal [03/2023 - ]: Procedure

Refer to DISASSEMBLY [03/2023 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29

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   Heating Area

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   1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and rear door window frame front moulding surface.
      HEATING TEMPERATURE
      
      

      Area	Temperature	Area	Temperature
      Rear Door Window Frame Front Moulding and Vehicle Body	40 to 60 °C (104 to 140 °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 vehicle body and rear door window frame front moulding excessively.

   2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the clip, guide and separate the double-sided tape to remove the rear door window frame front moulding.

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   Tape

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   1. Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.
   2. Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Measurement

      Area	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.

   3. Lightly press the drill against the rivets to drill off the rivet flanges, and remove the 5 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.
   4. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.
   5. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear door window frame upper moulding.