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Removal [06/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR UPPER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    HINT: 

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

    Standard

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

    1. Put protective tape around the front pillar upper cover sub-assembly LH.
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      Protective Tape
    2. Detach the clip and double-sided tape to remove the front pillar upper cover sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
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      *a Double-sided Tape
      Remove in this Direction
      NOTE:

      The front pillar upper cover sub-assembly LH must not be reused.