Replacing wheel arch trim on front left or right side panel (Japanese national-market version)
IMPORTANT:
- The NOTES on component bonding with double-sided adhesive tape serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.
IMPORTANT:
- For reasons of optimal adhesion, painting of bonding surfaces on the inside of the wheel arch trim is prohibited!
- The application of the adhesive pad (double-sided adhesive tape) onto the wheel arch trim must therefore occur prior to painting the wheel arch trim!
- Wheel arch trim primed
- Adhesive pad
Removal:
Carefully heat the wheel arch trim (1) with a hot air blower (temperature approx. 40-55°C) and pull off.
Installation:
Pull protective film off adhesive pad (double-sided adhesive tape).
Attach wheel arch trim (1) to side wall according to specified dimensions and press down firmly.
Measurement a = approx. 2, 5 mm.
Dimension b = approx. 2.5 - 3.0 mm.