Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual: Installation

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 REAR DOOR REAR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

(a) Using an air riveter or hand riveter with a nose piece, install the rear door rear window frame moulding with 3 new rivets.

HINT:

If the mandrel of the rivet does not come off on the first operation of the riveter, slide the riveter 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 REAR DOOR UPPER WINDOW FRAME MOULDING

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

(b) Using an air riveter or hand riveter with a nose piece, install the rear door upper window frame moulding with 5 new rivets.

HINT:

If the mandrel of the rivet does not come off on the first operation of the riveter, slide the riveter 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

3. INSTALL REAR DOOR WINDOW FRAME MOULDING (CENTER PILLAR SIDE)

HINT:

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

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.

NOTICE:

Do not heat the vehicle body or rear 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 rear door window frame moulding (center pillar side).

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

(2) Remove the release paper from the rear 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 attach the double-sided tape and caulking sponge to install the rear door window frame moulding (center pillar side). HINT: Press the rear door window frame moulding (center pillar side) firmly to install it.

*a Double-sided Tape *b Caulking Sponge

4. INSTALL REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

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5. INSTALL REAR DOOR CHECK ASSEMBLY

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6. INSTALL REAR DOOR BELT MOULDING ASSEMBLY

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