Tundra 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2003)
Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. HEAT MOULDING
Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.
2. REMOVE MOULDING
a. Pass piano wire through between the moulding and body.
b. Tie both piano wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
c. Cut off the adhesive tape by pulling the piano wire as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Do not damage the body.
d. Remove the moulding.
INSTALLATION
1. CLEAN BODY MOUNTING SURFACE
a. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat the body excessively.
b. Remove the adhesive tape from the body.
c. Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
2. INSTALL MOULDING
a. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.
Body: 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F)
Moulding: 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F)
NOTE: Do not heat the body and moulding excessively.
b. Remove the moulding release sheet from face of the moulding.
NOTE: When removing the moulding release sheet, be careful that dirt or dust will not adhere to the face of the moulding.