Removal and Installation

FILLET MOLDING


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

FRONT FILLET MOLDING
1. Remove front fillet molding fixing screws.





2. Disengage the fillet molding (1) fixing clips from front end to rear end with a remover tool (A).

CAUTION:
- Apply a protective tape (B) on the bumper fascia and fender to protect the painted surface from damage.
- Never use an item as a remover tool that could damage bumper fascia assembly and front fender.
- Disengage the clips slowly and carefully.
- Never pull the front fillet molding strongly.

REAR FILLET MOLDING
1. Remove rear fillet molding fixing screws.





2. Disengage the pawls from the rear fillet molding (1) rear side.





3. Disengage the clips from the rear fillet molding (1) from the rear end to front end with a remover tool (A).

CAUTION:
- Apply protective tape (B) on the body to protect the painted surface from damage.
- Never use an item as a remover tool which could damage body panel.
- Disengage the clips slowly and carefully.
- Never pull the rear fillet molding strongly.





4. Remove the center mud guard (1) mounting bolts (A) from rear end of center mud guard under side.
5. Disengage the center mud guard fixing clips with a remover tool
(B), and then release the rear end of center mud guard.

CAUTION:
- Apply a protective tape (C) on the body to protect the painted surface from damage.
- Never use an item as a remover tool which could damage body panel.
- Disengage the clips slowly and carefully.
- Never pull the center mud guard strongly.
6. Remove the rear fillet molding from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- When installing, visually check the fillet molding and the clips, then replace them with new parts if they are damaged.
- When installing fillet molding, check that blind clips are securely fitted in body panel holes, and then press them in.