Last Modified: 4-30-2014 6.6 A Doc ID: RM0000008XM005X
Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: EXTERIOR: OUTSIDE MOULDING: INSTALLATION; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

INSTALLATION

HINT:

  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
  • When installing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and moulding using a heat light.

Standard heating temperature:

Item

Temperature

Vehicle Body

40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

Moulding

20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body and moulding excessively.

1. INSTALL OUTSIDE MOULDING

(a) Clean the vehicle body surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.

(2) Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) If reusing the moulding:

Clean the moulding.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the moulding.

(2) Remove the double-sided tape from the moulding.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(4) Apply new double-sided tape to the moulding, as shown in the illustration.

(c) Install the moulding.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and moulding.

(2) Remove the peeling paper from the face of the moulding.

HINT:

After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(3) Align the bosses with their corresponding holes in the body, and press firmly on the moulding.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding. Apply steady pressure with your thumbs.

(4) Install the moulding.

2. INSTALL ROCKER PANEL MOULDING ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the rocker panel moulding with the 10 screws.

3. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MUDGUARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the mudguard with the 2 screws and bolt.

4. INSTALL SIDE STEP ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the side step with the 8 bolts.

Torque:

5.0 N·m {51 kgf·cm, 44in·lbf}

(b) w/ Running board lights:

Install the side step with the 8 bolts and connect the connector.

Torque:

5.0 N·m {51 kgf·cm, 44in·lbf}