Body Measurements
Before removal or rough?cutting, first measure the body at and around the damaged area against the standard reference dimension specifications. If there is deformation, use frame repair equipment to make a rough correction.

Prevention of Body Deformation
Use a clamp or a jack for removal and reinforce at and around the rough?cutting location to prevent deforming of the body.

Selection of Cut?and?join Locations
For parts where complete replacement is not feasible, careful cutting and joining operations should be followed. If the location to be cut is a flat area where there is no reinforcement, the selected cutting location should be where the welding distortion will be minimal.

Removal of Associated Parts
Protect moldings, garnishes, and ornaments with tape when removing associated parts.
Rough Cutting of Damaged Panel
Verify that there are no parts (such as pipes, hoses, and wiring harness) nearby or on the opposite side of a panel which could be damaged by heat.
For cut?and?join areas, allow for an overlap of 30—50 mm {1.2—1.9 in} and then rough?cut the damaged panel.

Efficient Installation Of Body Panels
Energy Absorbing Form Removal/InstallationLighting Control
Headlights
• Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights,
other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
• A system malfunction or operation conditions
are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights 5.
NOTE
• If the light switch is left on, the
light ...
Roof Molding Removal
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position shown in the figure.
2. Rotate a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow in
the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure and remove the roof molding from the front
T-stud.
3. Rotate the roof molding in th ...
Rear Door Trim Removal/Installation
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position indicated by the
arrow (1) in the figure and remove the inner handle cover while detach tabs A, pin
B.
2. Remove the screw C.
3. Remove the cover D, then remove the screw E.
4. Take the shaded area shown in the figur ...