Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Side Moulding

Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual / Exterior / Side Moulding

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
When removing the lower No. 2 side panel moulding, heat the vehicle body and lower No. 2 side panel moulding using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item	Temperature
Vehicle Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Lower No. 2 Side Panel Moulding	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body or lower No. 2 side panel moulding excessively.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 SIDE PANEL MOULDING (w/ Over Fender)

(a) Using a heat light, heat the lower No. 2 side panel moulding.

(b) Remove the screw.

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*a	Double-sided Tape

2. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 SIDE PANEL MOULDING (w/o Over Fender)

(a) Using a heat light, heat the lower No. 2 side panel moulding.

(b) Remove the 2 screws.

Text in Illustration

*a	Double-sided Tape

Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
When installing the lower No. 2 side panel moulding, heat the vehicle body and lower No. 2 side panel moulding using a heat light.

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 SIDE PANEL MOULDING (w/ Over Fender)

(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) Clean off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Install a new lower No. 2 side panel moulding.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and a new lower No. 2 side panel moulding.

(2) Remove the release paper from the lower No. 2 side panel moulding.

HINT:

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

(3) Engage the claws to install the lower No. 2 side panel moulding.

Text in Illustration

*a	Double-sided Tape

(4) Install the screw.

2. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 SIDE PANEL MOULDING (w/o Over Fender)

(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) Clean off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Install a new lower No. 2 side panel moulding.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and a new lower No. 2 side panel moulding.

(2) Remove the release paper from the lower No. 2 side panel moulding.

HINT:

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

(3) Engage the claws to install the lower No. 2 side panel moulding.

Text in Illustration

*a	Double-sided Tape

(4) Install the 2 screws.

Installation

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