Roof Opening Panel Front Trim: Installation
- Using a isopropyl alcohol wipes, clean the remaining adhesive from the frame in the spacer block areas shown. If no urethane adhesive was present during removal, also clean the area where the urethane will be applied.
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NOTE: Avoid scratching the surface metal. Repair all minor scratches or exposed metal following manufacturer's instructions. Use the same brand metal primer and urethane adhesive.
Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in) bead thickness.
Do not apply bare metal primer to areas with remaining urethane adhesive.
New trim must be installed within 2 hours of cutting the urethane adhesive. Cut or scraped urethane becomes oxidized and inactive beyond 2 hours reducing the effectiveness of the repair bond. Trim the urethane adhesive from the frame leaving a 1-2 mm (0.04-0.08 in) base of original urethane adhesive. If any paint layer is damaged extending to bare metal, apply bare metal primer to those areas only. Use the General Equipment: Knife
Material: Bare Metal Etch Primer / BETAPRIME 5201
- If reinstalling the original trim
, remove and discard the trim retaining clips.
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NOTE: New clips must be installed. A new component has all retaining clips installed.NOTE: The arrow on the square retaining clips must match the embossed arrow on the trim piece at all locations or damage may result.
If reinstalling the original trim , install new trim retaining clips.
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NOTE: Be sure to use the same brand and cure-rate products for the urethane adhesive and glass primer. Do not mix different brands of urethane adhesive and primer. For additional information, refer to the Material Chart in this procedure.
- Wipe the areas shown with isopropyl alcohol wipes.
- Apply the specified primer to the trim panel.
Material: Sika Urethane Metal and Glass Primer / Sika 206 G+P
Material: Dow Urethane One Step Glass Primer / Betaprime™ 5500/5500A/5500SA
- Allow 30 minutes for the primer to cure.
- Apply a 15 mm (0.6 in) high and 25 mm (0.98 in) wide circular spot of the specified urethane adhesive as shown.
Material: Sika Tack ASAP Urethane Adhesive
Material: Sika® SikaTack® MACH 60 / Sika® SikaTack® MACH 30 / Dow® BETASEAL™ Express
- If installing a new trim panel
, remove the spacer block protective film.
- Install the front trim pressing firmly along all spacer block and urethane areas and making sure all the clips are fully seated.
- If necessary use tape and cardboard to hold the trim at the desired height. Allow the urethane to cure for 24 hours.