EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2024 MY Camry [10/2020

Last Modified: 11-20-2023	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001TCVP
Model Year Start: 2021	Model: Camry	Prod Date Range: [10/2020 - ]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2024 MY Camry [10/2020 - ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front door window frame moulding removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Lane Tracing Assist System
	Perform steering sensor zero point calibration	Pre-collision System
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Parking Assist Monitor System
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	Panoramic View Monitor System
Front door glass sub-assembly Front door glass run	Initialize power window control system	Auto up and down function Jam protection function Remote control function Key-linked function Wireless transmitter-linked function Key-off operation function Catch protection function Window open warning function

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PANEL PROTECTOR

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3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN

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4. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Disengage the 2 clips and disconnect the front door weatherstrip.

5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

HINT:

When removing the front door rear window frame moulding, heat the vehicle body and front door rear window frame moulding using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item	Temperature
Vehicle Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Front Door Rear Window Frame Moulding	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

CAUTION:

Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body or front door rear window frame moulding excessively.

(a) Using a heat light, heat the front door rear window frame moulding.

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the clip and separate the double-sided tape and caulking sponge to remove the front door rear window frame moulding.

*a	Double-sided Tape
*b	Caulking Sponge

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

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

(b) 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.

Tape

Clamp

Guide

CAUTION:

Be careful of the drilled rivets, as they may be hot.

NOTICE:

Pressing the drill too firmly will cause the rivet to turn and result in the rivet not being drilled through.
Prying the rivets with the drill may damage the rivet installation holes or drill bit.

(d) Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the drilled areas.

(e) Disengage the clamp and guide to remove the front door upper window frame moulding from the door frame.