Roof Opening Panel Side Trim: Installation

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Front Side Trim

NOTE: All views are LH side shown, RH side similar.

If reinstalling the original trim.
1. Remove the round retaining clips from the front side trim.
2. Remove the square retaining clips from the front side trim.
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NOTE: A new component has all retaining clips installed.

If reinstalling the original trim.
1. Attach new round retaining clips to the front side trim.
2. NOTE: The arrow on the square retaining clips must match the embossed arrow on the trim piece at all locations or damage may result.
  
  Attach new square retaining clips to the front side trim.
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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. If the front side trim was previously installed with urethane, 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

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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.
1. Wipe the areas shown with isopropyl alcohol wipes.
2. 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
3. Allow 30 minutes for the primer to cure.
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If no urethane adhesive was present during removal, use isopropyl alcohol wipes to clean the area where the urethane will be applied.

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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

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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.
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Install the Rear Side Trim. Refer to Rear Side Trim within this procedure.
Rear Side Trim

NOTE: All views are LH side shown, RH side similar.
If reinstalling the original trim.
1. Remove the round retaining clips from the rear side trim.
2. Remove the square retaining clips from the rear side trim.
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NOTE: A new component has all retaining clips installed.

If reinstalling the original trim.
1. Attach new round retaining clips to the rear side trim.
2. NOTE: The arrow on the square retaining clips must match the embossed arrow on the trim piece at all locations or damage may result.
  
  Attach new square retaining clips to the rear side trim.
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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. If the rear side trim was previously installed with urethane, 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

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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.
1. Wipe the areas shown with isopropyl alcohol wipes.
2. 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
3. Allow 30 minutes for the primer to cure.
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If no urethane adhesive was present during removal, use isopropyl alcohol wipes to clean the area where the urethane will be applied.

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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

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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.

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