Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM0000008XN00FX
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: EXTERIOR: OUTSIDE MOULDING: REMOVAL; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

REMOVAL

HINT:

  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
  • When removing 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. REMOVE SIDE STEP ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 8 bolts and side step.

(b) w/ Running board lights:

Remove the 8 bolts and disconnect the connector. Then remove the side step.

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MUDGUARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 screws, bolt and mudguard.

3. REMOVE ROCKER PANEL MOULDING ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 10 screws.

(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the rocker panel moulding.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH

(a) Remove the 4 screws.

(b) Put protective tape around the moulding.

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

(d) Cut the double-sided tape with a knife.

NOTICE:

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

(e) Detach the 3 clips and remove the moulding.

5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR MOULDING OUTSIDE LH

(a) Put protective tape around the moulding.

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

(c) Cut the double-sided tape with a knife.

NOTICE:

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

(d) Detach the 14 clips and remove the moulding.

6. REMOVE REAR DOOR MOULDING OUTSIDE LH

(a) Put protective tape around the moulding.

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

(c) Cut the double-sided tape with a knife.

NOTICE:

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

(d) Detach the 9 clips and remove the moulding.

7. REMOVE QUARTER MOULDING OUTSIDE LH

(a) Put protective tape around the moulding.

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

(c) Cut the double-sided tape with a knife.

NOTICE:

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

(d) Detach the 4 clips and remove the moulding.

8. REMOVE BACK DOOR MOULDING OUTSIDE

(a) Put protective tape around the moulding.

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

(c) Cut the double-sided tape with a knife.

NOTICE:

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

(d) Detach the 16 clips and remove the moulding.