Installing front wheel arch trim
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
To ensure optimal bonding, the bonding surfaces on the inner side of the wheel arch trim panels must not be painted!
You must apply the adhesive pad (two-sided adhesive tape) to the wheel arch trim panel before painting the wheel arch trim panel.
To ensure optimal bonding, the bonding surfaces on the inner side of the wheel arch trim panels must not be painted!
You must apply the adhesive pad (two-sided adhesive tape) to the wheel arch trim panel before painting the wheel arch trim panel.
- Remove adhesive residue from the bonding surface (1).
- Clean the bonding surface (1) with solvent cleaner R2.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONS
| Cleaning agent R2 | 500 ml | 83190417324 |
- Adhere to the air drying time of 2 min.
- Detach the protective film from the adhesive pad (2) (double-sided adhesive tape).
- Position the wheel arch trim (3), engage at the detents (4) and press firmly.