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20-162 Exterior Trim
Front Fender Trim Replacement
Fastener Locations
:ClipRight, 4
Left, 3
A
B
C
D
A A
A
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the fender trim or the
body.
1. Remove the clips with a clip remover. 2. Disconnect the washer mouth (A) from the washer
tank (B). Release the hook (C), then remove the
front fender trim (D) and the washer mouth.
3. Install the fender trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Replace the clips (A) with new ones.
Push the clips into place securely.
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Front Grille Cover Replacement Cowl Cover Replacement
A
B
C
D
D A
A
B
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,3
A : Clip, 2 B
E EE
E
B
F F G
F
F F
C
H
D
D
H
I
Fastener Locations
: Clip, 3
C : Clip, 5 F:Clip,1G
(White) (Light Blue)
C C
A
D E F, GA
NOTE:
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body.
1. Remove the front fender trim from both sides (see page 20-162).
2. Remove the clips (A, B) by carefully pulling the rear of the front grille cover (C) up, then remove the
cover by releasing the front edge of the cover from
the front grille (D). Take care not to scratch the
body.
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin
at the notch (E).
3. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Push the clip portions into place securely. NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then turn on the wiper switch. When the wiper arms reach about
90 °, quickly turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Remove the center cowl cover (A). –1 Remove the hood rear seal (B) by pu lling it out.
–2 Remove the clips (C).
–3 Release three front hooks (D) from the edge of the under-cowl panel (E).
–4 Detach the clips (F, G) by carefully pulling the cover upward, then remove the cover by
releasing the hooks (H). Take care not to
scratch the body.
3. Disconnect the windshield washer tube (I). (cont’d)
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20-164Exterior Trim
Cowl Cover Replacement (cont’d)
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,5
A
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft) :Bolt,4
B
8x1.25mm
22 N·m
(2.2 kgf·m,
16 lbf·ft)
A
B
C
B
A AA B
B
A
Fastener Location : Clip, 1 B
A
4. If necessary, remove the bolts (A, B), then remove the under-cowl panel (C).
5. Remove these items: Windshield wiper arms (see page 22-233)
Front fender trim, both sides (see page 20-162)
6. Detach the clip by carefully pulling the side cowl cover (A) up, then remove the cover by releasing
the hooks (B) from the front fender. Take care not to
scratch the body. Repeat this step for the other side
cowl cover, and disconnect the windshield washer
tube. 7. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Make sure the washer tubes are connected securely.
Make sure the windshield wipers operate normally.
Push the clips into place securely.
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Molding Replacement
20-165
Roof Molding Replacement
A
A
Fastener Location
: Clip
A Fastener Locations
: Clip (Light Green)
C, F
: Clip (Light Yellow)
G
7mm
(0.28 in.)
1mm
(0.039 in.)
DE C
F
G
F
A
B
C, F, G
E C, F, G
D
A
B B
D C, F, G
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to damage the windshield.
Do not use any metallic tools to remove the roof molding, or you may chip or crack the windshield.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Take care not to bend the roof molding.
1. Remove the cowl cover (see page 20-163).
2. Detach the bottom clip (A) at the lower corner of the windshield. 3. Remove the windshield portion of the roof molding
(A).
–1 Carefully insert a trim tool (B) in under the molding next to the lower clip (C).
–2 While pulling the clip portion of the molding up by hand, push the hooks (D) to release the clip
from the retainer (E). Do not pry on the
windshield trim with any tools.
–3 Gradually work your way up to release each of the clips (F, G).
(cont’d)
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Retainer Replacement
20-166Exterior Trim
Roof Molding Replacement (cont’d)
A
B
A
B BB
A
B A
B
D
A
D
C
4. Pull up the middle portion of the roof molding (A)
to release it from the retainers (B).
5. Pull up and release the rear end of the roof molding (A) from the pin (B), then remove the roof molding.
6. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Make sure the roof molding is installed securely.
If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones. 1. While prying the middle hooks (A) with a flat-tip
screwdriver, slide the upper retainers (B, C) upward
to release them from the pins (D) on the A-pillar
and roof drip portion. Take care not to scratch the
body.
2. Install the retainers in the reverse order of removal.
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Adhesive tape (C): Thickness 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) Width 5 mm (0.2 in.) Length 30 mm (1.18 in.)
Adhesive tape (D): Thickness 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) Width 10 mm (0.39 in.) Length 930 mm (36.61 in.)
Adhesive tape (E): Thickness 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) Width 10 mm (0.39 in.) Length 580 mm (22.83 in.)
Adhesive tape (F): Thickness 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) Width 5 mm (0.2 in.) Length 24 mm (0.94 in.)
20-167
Door Molding Replacement
Fastener Locations:Clip,12 AB
C
D E F
F
E
D
C
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
NOTE: Be careful not to pry too far or you may bend the molding.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Remove these items: Front door panel (see page 20-7) and plastic cover (see page 20-3)
Rear door panel (see page 20-17) and plastic cover (see page 20-5)
2. Release the clips, and gently pry the front door molding (A) or rear door molding (B) away from the door while separating the adhesive tape (C, D, E, F).
3. Install the moldings in the reverse order of removal, and if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
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20-16820-168 Exterior Trim
Side Sill Protection Tape
Replacement
Rear License Trim Replacement
AB
C
D
E F
A
D Fastener Locations
: Clip, 4
A : Clip, 2 B
A BC
D
B AA
A
1. Slowly peel up the old side sill protection tape.
2. Clean the body bonding surface with a shop towel
dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning,
keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the
surface.
3. Peel the adhesive backing from the side sill protection tape.
4. Align the alignment marks (A) of the side sill protection tape (B) with the body line (C), and align
the alignment marks (D) of the application tape (E)
with the round body bulge (F), then press the side
sill protection tape into place. 1. Detach the clips (A, B), and on both sides of the rear
license trim (C), release the edge of the trim from
the inner taillight (D), then remove the trim. Take
care not to scratch the trunk lid.
2. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Push the clips into place securely.
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For Some Models
20-169
Trunk Lid Spoiler Replacement
:Nut,2 :Bolt,2
Fastener Locations
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft) B
C
B A
NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the trunk lid.
1. Open the trunk lid, and remove the nut and bolts from inside the trunk lid. 2. Close the trunk lid. While lifting the trunk lid spoiler
(A) up, disconnect the high mount brake light
terminals (B) from the spoiler subharness (C), then
remove the spoiler.
3. Install the spoiler in the reverse order of removal, and make sure the high mount brake light terminals
are plugged in properly.
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