Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001HVAY
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [03/2019 -           ]
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING: INSTALLATION; 2020 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [03/2019 -        ]

INSTALLATION

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. INSTALL FRONT DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

(a) Engage the guide to temporarily install the front door upper window frame moulding to the door frame.

(b) Using an air riveter or hand riveter with a nose piece, install the front door upper window frame moulding with 6 new rivets.

HINT:

If the mandrel of the rivet does not come off on the first operation of the rivet gun, slide the rivet gun forward on the mandrel and operate it again.

NOTICE:

  • Do not pry the rivet with the riveter, as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Mandrel

    *c

    Incorrect

  • Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the moulding.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Incorrect

  • Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the moulding.
  • Do not leave any space between the rivet head and moulding.
  • Do not leave any space between the moulding and door frame. Firmly hold the 2 items together while installing the rivet.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Incorrect

2. INSTALL FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING (FRONT PILLAR SIDE)

(a) Using an air riveter or hand riveter with a nose piece, install the front door window frame moulding (front pillar side) with 2 new rivets.

NOTICE:

To prevent damage, when installing the front door window frame moulding (front pillar side), make sure that there are enough people available to hold it securely.

HINT:

If the mandrel of the rivet does not come off on the first operation of the rivet gun, slide the rivet gun forward on the mandrel and operate it again.

NOTICE:

  • Do not pry the rivet with the riveter, as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Mandrel

    *c

    Incorrect

  • Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the moulding.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Incorrect

  • Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the moulding.
  • Do not leave any space between the rivet head and moulding.
  • Do not leave any space between the moulding and door frame. Firmly hold the 2 items together while installing the rivet.

    *a

    Riveter

    *b

    Incorrect

(b) for TMC Made:

(1) Install the front door panel sub-assembly with the 4 bolts <A>.

*a

Bolt <A>

*b

Bolt <B>

Torque:

21 N·m {214 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

There are two types of bolts and the tightening torque depends on the type of bolt used as shown in the illustration. Therefore, confirm the tightening torque before installing the bolt.

Text in Illustration

Area

Measurement

a

24.5 to 25.5 mm (0.965 to 1.00 in.)

b

18 to 20 mm (0.709 to 0.787 in.)

*A

Type A

*B

Type B

(c) for TMMMS Made:

(1) Install the front door panel sub-assembly with the 4 bolts <A>.

Torque:

26 N·m {265 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf}

(d) Apply adhesive to the threads of the bolt <B>.

Adhesive:

Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

(e) Install the bolt <B>.

Torque:

30 N·m {306 kgf·cm, 22 ft·lbf}

(f) Using a brush, apply anti-rust coating to each front door hinge assembly as shown in the illustration.

*A

Section

*1

Front Door Upper Hinge Assembly

*2

Front Door Lower Hinge Assembly

*a

Front Door Hinge Assembly

*b

Anti-rust Coating

(g) Connect each connector.

(h) Engage each clamp.

3. CONNECT FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

(a) Engage the 6 clips and connect the front door weatherstrip.

4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING (CENTER PILLAR SIDE)

HINT:

When installing a new front door window frame moulding (center pillar side), heat the vehicle body and front door window frame moulding (center pillar side) using a heat light.

Heating Temperature

Item

Temperature

Vehicle Body

40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

Front Door Window Frame Moulding (Center Pillar Side)

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 window frame moulding (center pillar side) excessively.

(a) Clean the vehicle body surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.

(2) Remove any double-sided tape from the vehicle body.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Install a new front door window frame moulding (center pillar side).

(1) Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and front door window frame moulding (center pillar side).

(2) Remove the release paper from the front door window frame moulding (center pillar side).

HINT:

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

(3) Engage the clip and guide and attach the double-sided tape and caulking sponge to install the front door window frame moulding (center pillar side).

HINT:

Press the front door window frame moulding (center pillar side) firmly to install it.

*a

Double-sided Tape

*b

Caulking Sponge

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6. ADJUST FRONT DOOR

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