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Front Door Window Frame Moulding: Installation

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HINT

  1. INSTALL FRONT DOOR FRONT WINDOW FRAME MOULDING LH 
    1. Attach the clip to install the window frame moulding.
    2. Install a nose piece to an air riveter or hand riveter Then insert the mandrel part of a new Ø 4 mm waterproof rivet into the nose piece.
    3. Using the air riveter or hand riveter, install the 6 rivets shown in the illustration

      HINT

      • As there are 2 types of rivets, be sure to install the rivets to the correct locations.
        RIVET REFERENCE

        Rivet Rivet Type
        (A) Short Type or Long Type
        (B) Long Type
      • If the rivet cannot be cut, pull it once and cut it.
    Fig 1: Installing Front Door Front Window Frame Moulding
    G05786769Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:
    • Do not pry the rivet with the riveter, as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.
      Fig 2: Identifying Riveter Correct And Incorrect Position
      G05636401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the moulding.
    • Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the moulding.
    • Do not leave any space between the rivet head and moulding.
      Fig 3: Identifying Riveter Correct And Incorrect Position
      G05636402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Do not leave any space between the moulding and door frame. Firmly hold together the 2 items while installing the rivet.
    • Fig 4: Identifying Riveter Correct And Incorrect Position
      G05636403Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH 
    Fig 5: Identifying Front Door Front Window Frame Moulding LH
    G05786767Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Clean the front door surface
      1. Remove the double-sided tape from the front door
      2. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner
    2. Install a new No. 2 weatherstrip
      1. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the No. 2 weatherstrip

        HINT

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

      2. Install the No. 2 weatherstrip with the clip

        HINT.

        Lift up the No. 3 weather strip to install the No. 2 weatherstrip, as the No. 2 weatherstrip affixes to the inner side of the No. 3 weatherstrip

  3. INSTALL FRONT DOOR REAR BELT MOULDING END COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL DOOR FRAME GARNISH LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL FRONT DOOR TRIM COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH  (See INSTALLATION )