Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 149

BO0A6–01

N21439

: 2 Clips

Adhesive Tape

N02159

N21441

: 4 Clips

Adhesive Tape

N21787

: 2 Clips

Adhesive Tape

–

BODY

BODY OUTSIDE MOULDING

BO–49

1227

1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

REMOVAL

1.

REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING

(a)

Remove the 2 screws.

(b)

Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 40 – 60

°

C (104

– 140

°

F).

NOTICE:
Do not heat the moulding excessively.
(c)

Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTICE:

If reusing the moulding, take care not damage the
moulding.

Do not damage the body.

(d)

Remove the moulding.

2.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING

(a)

Remove the 2 hole plugs and 2 nuts.

(b)

Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 40 – 60

°

C (104

– 140

°

F).

NOTICE:
Do not heat the moulding excessively.

(c)

Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTICE:

If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the
moulding.

Do not damage the body.

(d)

Remove the moulding.

3.

REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING

Remove the rear door outside moulding in the same way as the
front fender moulding.

N21444

: 2 Clips

Adhesive Tape

BO–50

–

BODY

BODY OUTSIDE MOULDING

1228

1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

4.

REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING

(a)

Remove the 2 screws.

(b)

Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 40 – 60

°

C (104

– 140

°

F).

NOTICE:
Do not heat the moulding excessively.
(c)

Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTICE:

If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the
moulding.

Do not damage the body.

(d)

Remove the moulding.

BO0A7–01

H01603

Adhesive Tape

Adhesive Tape

Adhesive Tape

Adhesive Tape

Adhesive Tape

Front Fender Moulding

Front Door Outside Moulding

Rear Door Outside Moulding

Quarter Outside Moulding

–

BODY

BODY OUTSIDE MOULDING

BO–51

1229

1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

INSTALLATION

1.

CLEAN BODY MOUNTING SURFACE

(a)

Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40
– 60

°

C (104 – 140

°

F).

(b)

Remove adhesive tape from the body.

(c)

Wipe off stains with a cleaner.

2.

CLEAN MOULDING

If reusing the moulding
(a)

Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 – 40

°

C (68 –

86

°

F).

NOTICE:
Do not heat the moulding excessively.
(b)

Remove the adhesive tape from the moulding.

(c)

Wipe off stains with a cleaner.

(d)

Apply new adhesive tape to the moulding as shown in the
illustration.

BO–52

–

BODY

BODY OUTSIDE MOULDING

1230

1997 LEXUS ES300 (RM511U)

3.

INSTALL MOULDING

(a)

Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.
Body: 40 – 60

°

C (104 – 140

°

F)

Moulding: 20 – 30

°

C (68 – 86

°

F)

NOTICE:
Do not heat the moulding excessively.
(b)

Remove the moulding release sheet from the face of
moulding.

NOTICE:
When the moulding release sheet is removed, make sure
that no dirt or dust can get onto the uncoated area.
(c)

Align the bosses with their corresponding holes in the
body, and press firmly on the moulding.

NOTICE:
Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding, but apply
steady pressure with your thumbs.
(d)

Install the moulding.