Cladding Replacement - Adhesive Retained: Notes
Tools Required
- J 41409 Body Molding Removal Tool
- 3M 07502 3M Scotch Brite Adhesive Stripe and Removal Disc, or equivalent
Attach body cladding to the body with a varying combination of the following items:
- Double-sided adhesive tape (1)
- Plastic retainers (4)
- Screws (2)
In order to ensure a good replacement of new or old adhesive retained cladding, ensure that the panel surface temperature is approximately 24-41°C (80-105°F), and the panel surface is clean and free of any wax or oily film. If you will be painting the cladding, do not bake the cladding. Doing this will distort the part, making it useless.
Ensure that the replacement screws on the rear side door have a head no taller than the original screws. If screws with a taller head are used, they can cause damage to the body due to physical interference when the door is opened.
General procedures are listed below in order to remove adhesive retained to the cladding, and in order to replace the adhesive retained to the cladding. Refer to Cladding Replacement specific component replacement procedures.