How To Remove And Replace Front Door Belt Molding

June 07, 2025

If your Toyota's front window has a damaged weather belt molding, you don't necessarily need to visit a repair shop and pay high labor costs just to fix it. Replacing it yourself can save you money while giving you hands-on experience. This guide will walk you through the entire process of replacing the belt molding on your Toyota, with variations depending on the specific model. While there may be slight differences between models, the overall steps remain consistent enough for you to follow along.

Step 1: Obtain a Replacement Belt Molding

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Before starting, ensure you have all the necessary replacement parts. Opting for OEM parts over aftermarket ones is generally recommended since they match the original specifications perfectly. Although purchasing from a dealership might seem like the safest choice, it often comes with inflated prices due to excessive markups. However, there are alternative options. Shopping online allows you to find OEM parts at significantly lower costs. As an authorized seller of genuine OEM Toyota components, we provide wholesale pricing to help you save more. Simply check your Toyota model against our inventory to confirm availability.

Step 2: Remove the Old Belt Molding

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Once you’ve acquired the replacement belt molding, it’s time to begin the replacement procedure. Start by removing the old belt molding from your front door. Our instructions are primarily based on the Tundra belt molding window weatherstrip replacement process, but similar principles apply to other Toyota models. Follow these steps carefully:

  1. Open the door and roll down the window to gain better access to the belt molding without risking damage to either the front or rear doors.
  2. Behind the belt molding, locate a small clip. Use your fingers to gently push or pull the end upward until you hear a click, indicating the belt molding has detached from the frame.
  3. Continue pushing or pulling the belt molding upward along the window until you reach the other end. Near the side mirror, the belt molding fits under the weatherstrip. Avoid pulling this portion directly upward; instead, angle it slightly and slide it out.

Step 3: Install the New Belt Molding

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With the old belt molding removed, it’s now time to install the new one. The process is straightforward:

  1. Inspect the new belt molding. One end features a small clip, while the other has a slight extension. The end with the extension should align with the area near the side mirror. Begin by inserting this extension first.
  2. Ensure the clip at the opposite end aligns correctly with the door frame.
  3. Press the clip gently downward until it clicks into place.
  4. Smoothly push the remaining section of the belt molding into position.

Voila! That’s all there is to it. No special tools are required, so there’s really no reason to pay for professional labor when you can handle it yourself easily.

Have any additional questions or require assistance locating the correct belt molding for your Toyota? Feel free to reach out to us anytime!

Written by Jason Lancaster

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