Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Exterior/interior trim / Roof drip side finish moulding center lh
Toyota Corolla (E120): Roof drip side finish moulding center lh
Replacement
Hint
:
- use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
1. Remove roof drip side finish moulding center lh

- Apply protective tape onto the circumference of the moulding for protection.
- using a remover for the roof moulding, release the engagements of the clips both in the front and rear ends of the moulding. Then remove the moulding.
Notice
:
- do not remove the clips.
- If clips are damaged during removal or removed accidentally, replace them.
2. Install roof drip side finish moulding clip no.1

Notice
: step 2 should be performed only when replacing the clips.
- remove the double–sided tape that remains on the mounting surface of the body, and then clean the surface with white gasoline.
- using a heat light, heat the clip installation surfaces of the body.
Heating temperature:

Notice
: do not heat the body and moulding excessively.
- set new clips in the positions as shown in the illustration,
and press–fit those clips by hand to install them.
Hint
: clips for the roof drip side finish moulding are supply parts.
- after press–fitting the clips, wait at last 30 minutes. Then install the moulding.
Hint
:
- initial hardening time: 30 minutes
- prefect hardening time: 24 hours
Other materials:
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspections
before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing
weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
Engine c ...
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each
component and its material.
Cleaning instructions
Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft cloth, ...
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
The pretensioners help the seat belts to quickly restrain the occupants by retracting
the seat belts when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal
or side collision.
The pretensioners do not activate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a minor
side impact, a rear impact ...


