Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000012TM7
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 -           ]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING: REMOVAL; 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL

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2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING

(a) Apply protective tape around the windshield outside moulding as shown in the illustration.

Protective Tape

(b) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 12 claws as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

3. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a No. 1 windshield outside moulding clip is necessary.

(a) Disengage the 6 claws to remove the 6 No. 1 windshield outside moulding clips as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

4. REMOVE NO. 3 WINDSHIELD OUTSIDE MOULDING CLIP

HINT:

Perform the following procedure only when replacement of a No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip is necessary.

(a) Remove the windshield glass sub-assembly.

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(b) Insert a 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit into a drill.

(c) Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

Standard Measurement:

Area

Measurement

A

5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

NOTICE:

Tape the 4.0 mm (0.157 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

*a

Tape

(d) Lightly press the drill bit against the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips to drill off the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip flanges, and remove the 6 No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips.

CAUTION:

Be careful of the drilled No. 3 windshield outside moulding clips, as they may be hot.

NOTICE:

  • Make sure to protect both the inside and outside of the vehicle as the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip shavings will fly about.
  • Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip to turn and result in the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip not being drilled through.
  • Prying the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip with the drill may damage the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip installation hole or drill bit.

*a

Flange

(e) Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the No. 3 windshield outside moulding clip fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.