Exterior Panels / Trim

Removal

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REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

When installing new name plates and emblem, heat the vehicle body, name plates and emblem using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Vehicle Body

40 to 60 °C

Emblem, Name Plate

20 to 30 °C

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body, name plates or emblem excessively.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE HOOD EMBLEM

(a) Put protective tape around the hood emblem.

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Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, peel off the double-sided tape to remove the hood emblem.

NOTICE:

  • If reusing the emblem, take care not to damage the hood emblem.
  • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

2. REMOVE NO. 1 BACK DOOR EMBLEM

(a) Put protective tape around the No. 1 back door emblem.

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Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws.

NOTICE:

  • If reusing the emblem, take care not to damage the No. 1 back door emblem.
  • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

(c) Disengage the guide and remove the No. 1 back door emblem.

3. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK DOOR NAME PLATE

(a) Put protective tape around the No. 2 back door name plate.

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Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, peel off the double-sided tape to remove the No. 2 back door name plate.

NOTICE:

  • If reusing the name plate, take care not to damage the No. 2 back door name plate.
  • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

4. REMOVE NO. 3 BACK DOOR NAME PLATE (for AWD)

(a) Put protective tape around the No. 3 back door name plate.

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Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, peel off the double-sided tape to remove the No. 3 back door name plate.

NOTICE:

  • If reusing the name plate, take care not to damage the No. 3 back door name plate.
  • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

5. REMOVE NO. 4 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR PLATE (w/ Grade Mark)

(a) Put protective tape around the No. 4 luggage compartment door plate.

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Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, peel off the double-sided tape to remove the No. 4 luggage compartment door plate.

NOTICE:

  • If reusing the door plate, take care not to damage the No. 4 luggage compartment door plate.
  • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

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