Removal

• Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
• The procedures listed below are for the lh side.

1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

1. 1
   Remove front door lower frame bracket garnish lh (see page ed-19)
2. 2
   Remove front armrest base panel upper lh (see page ed-19)
3. 3
   Remove front door trim board subassembly lh (see page ed-20)
4. 4
   Remove outer rear view mirror assembly lh (see page mi-8)
5. 5
   Remove front door belt moulding assembly lh

   

1. 1
   Put protective tape under the belt moulding.
2. 2
   Using a moulding remover, detach the claws to remove the belt moulding as shown in the illustration.

Tape the remover tip before use.

Be careful when removing the belt moulding as there are claws attached to the front and rear ends of the belt moulding.