Toyota Prius: Wheel Opening Moulding (for Front Side)

• Removal
• Disassembly
• Reassembly
• Installation

Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

COMPONENTS (REMOVAL)

Procedure		Part Name Code
1	FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY	75602A		-	-

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY

(1) Apply protective tape around the front fender moulding sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

(2) Remove the 4 clips and 3 screws.

	Push		Place Hand Here
	Remove in this Direction	-	-

(1) Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

NOTICE:

To avoid damaging the claw, do not forcibly pull the front fender moulding sub-assembly.

	Push		Place Hand Here
	Remove in this Direction	-	-

(1) Disengage the 3 claws by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration with a finger.

NOTICE:

To avoid damaging the claw, do not forcibly pull the front fender moulding sub-assembly.

	Place Hand Here		Remove in this Direction (1)
	Remove in this Direction (2)	-	-

(1) Disengage the 7 clips as shown in the illustration.

(2) Disengage the clip as shown in the illustration to remove the front fender moulding sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

To prevent damage to the clips, make sure to pull the front fender moulding sub-assembly evenly and straight.

Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

COMPONENTS (DISASSEMBLY)

Procedure		Part Name Code
1	NO. 3 FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD	53853	-	-	-

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Non-reusable part

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PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE NO. 3 FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD

Reassembly

REASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

COMPONENTS (REASSEMBLY)

Procedure		Part Name Code
1	NO. 3 FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD	53853		-	-

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Non-reusable part

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PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL NO. 3 FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD

Cleaning Area

Primer

(1) Clean the front fender moulding surface.

1. Using a heat light, heat the double-sided tape remaining on the front fender moulding and No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad.

Heating Temperature

Area	Temperature	Area	Temperature
Front Fender Moulding	20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)	No. 3 Front Wheel Opening Extension Pad	20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)

*a	Heated Part
*b	Heat Light

NOTICE:

Do not heat the front fender moulding excessively.

2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front fender moulding.

3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(2) Apply primer to front fender moulding on the installation area of the No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad.

1. Using a brush or felt, apply primer or equivalent to the No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad installation area.

2. Let the primer dry sufficiently.

NOTICE:

Do not touch applied surfaces until the primer is dry.

Recommended drying time:

10 minutes or more (at 23°C (73°F))

3. Confirm that the primer has completely dried by touching the front fender moulding. Then remove the tape.

*a

Scribed Line

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Standard Measurement:

Area	Measurement	Area	Measurement
A	10.0 mm (0.394 in.)	B	3.0 mm (0.118 in.)

(1) Install a new No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad.

1. Using a heat light, heat the front fender moulding surface.

2. Remove the release paper from the No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad.

HINT:

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

3. Install the No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad as shown in the illustration.

Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

COMPONENTS (INSTALLATION)

Procedure		Part Name Code
1	FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY	75602A	-	-	-

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY