Side Sill Protection Tape Replacement

1. Slowly peel up the original side sill protection tape.
2. Clean the body bonding surface with a shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.
3. Peel off adhesive backing A from the side sill protection tape (C).
   NOTE: Do not peel adhesive backing B.
   Fig 1: Peeling Off Adhesive Backing From Side Sill Protection Tape

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4. Align the edge of the side sill protection tape (C) with the radius tangent line (D) in the body, and align the edge of adhesive backing B with the convex area (E) of the body, then press the side sill protection tape where the adhesive backing A was removed into place.
   Fig 2: Identifying Side Sill Protection Tape And Radius Tangent Line Alignment Dimensions

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5. Remove the adhesive backing B from the side sill protection tape (A), and press the tape into place.

Fig 3: Positioning Side Sill Protection Tape

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