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Retainer Replacement

  1. Gradually scrape off the adhesive tape (A) under the retainers (B) while heating it with a heat gun to about 212-248°F (100-120°C)
    NOTE:
    • To prevent damage, do not heat the painted surface around the retainers too much
    • To keep the exterior resin parts near the A-pillar from being overheated by the heat gun, wrap them with aluminum foil
      • Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Tape Locations Under Retainers
      G05994530Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Clean the body bonding surface with a shop towel dampened in 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (08987) or isopropyl alcohol After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface
  3. Install the upper retainers (A) and lower retainer (B)
    1. Remove the factory-applied adhesive from the retainers
    2. Wipe the retainer bonding surfaces with 3M Automotive Adhesion Promoter (06396), and allow to dry for at least 5 minutes
    3. Apply an 80 mm (3 2 in) strip of 3M Automotive Acrylic Plus Attachment Tape (06386) to each retainer
    4. Wipe the body bonding surfaces with 3M Automotive Adhesion Promoter (06396), and allow to dry for at least 5 minutes
    5. Line up the retainers with the alignment marks (B) on the body Peel the protective cover off the adhesive tape (C), and attach the retainers to the body
NOTE:
  • Do not apply epoxy or any other substance to the retainers except for the specified adhesion promoter a double-sided tape
  • The adhesive tape requires at least 24 hours to fully adhere Do not pull on the windshield side trim for at least 24 hours after installation
Fig 2: Identifying Upper And Lower Retainers
G05994531Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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