Disassembly
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The following procedure is for the LH side.
- When removing the No. 2 front wheel opening extension pad or No. 1 front wheel opening extension pad or front wheel opening extension pad, heat the front fender wheel opening moulding using a heat light.
- When removing the No. 3 body outside moulding pad or No. 2 body outside moulding pad or No. 1 body outside moulding pad, heat the quarter panel wheel opening moulding using a heat light.
Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
Front Fender Wheel Opening Moulding or Quarter Panel Wheel Opening Moulding |
20 to 30 °C |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the front fender wheel opening moulding or quarter panel wheel opening moulding excessively.
PROCEDURE1. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD
(a) Using a heat light, heat the front fender wheel opening moulding.
(b) Remove the No. 2 front wheel opening extension pad. |
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2. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD
(a) Using a heat light, heat the front fender wheel opening moulding.
(b) Remove the No. 1 front wheel opening extension pad. |
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3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD
(a) Using a heat light, heat the front fender wheel opening moulding.
(b) Remove the front wheel opening extension pad. |
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4. REMOVE NO. 3 BODY OUTSIDE MOULDING PAD
(a) Using a heat light, heat the quarter panel wheel opening moulding.
(b) Remove the No. 3 body outside moulding pad. |
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5. REMOVE NO. 2 BODY OUTSIDE MOULDING PAD
(a) Using a heat light, heat the quarter panel wheel opening moulding.
(b) Remove the No. 2 body outside moulding pad. |
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6. REMOVE NO. 1 BODY OUTSIDE MOULDING PAD
(a) Using a heat light, heat the quarter panel wheel opening moulding.
(b) Remove the No. 1 body outside moulding pad. |
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