Right Hand Freedom Panel

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Fig 1: Seal

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Remove seal (1) on right side panel.

Fig 2: Tape Residue & Butyl Residue
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NOTE:
A rubber wheel bit can be used to aid in the removal of tape and butyl residue
Remove tape residue (2) and butyl residue (1) from panel.

Fig 3: Seal Surface
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Clean seal surface (1) with general purpose adhesive cleaner and allow to dry completely.
Wipe seal surface (1) with alcohol and allow to dry completely.

Fig 4: Right Hand Freedom Panel & Covered Surface
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Place right hand freedom panel (1) upside down on a covered surface (2) to prevent scratching.

Fig 5: 20mm & 15mm
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1 = 20 mm

2 = 15 mm
Apply 4 mm diameter butyl to Rear Notch, as shown.
NOTE:
Follow groove between panels and push butyl firmly in place

Fig 6: 20mm & 15mm
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1 = 20 mm

2 = 15 mm
Apply 4 mm diameter Butyl to Front Notch, as shown.
NOTE:
Follow groove between panels and push butyl firmly in place

Fig 7: Right Hand Freedom Panel & Covered Surface
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NOTE:
Keep freedom panel upside down for the initial installation of the seal

NOTE:
Secure the end molds first, then finish with the middle of the seal
Remove tape liner from the new seal.

Fig 8: Rear Mold
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Align REAR edge of NEW seal (1) to Right Freedom Panel Notch.
Compress butyl by installing seal in direction of arrows.
NOTE:
No gap between installed seal and outer edge of freedom panels

Fig 9: Identifying New Seal Right Freedom Panel Notch
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Align FRONT edge of New seal Right Freedom Panel Notch.
Compress butyl by installing seal in direction of arrows.
NOTE:
No gap between installed seal and outer edge of freedom panels

Fig 10: Seal Installation
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Flip panel back over to complete the seal installation.
NOTE:
A small roller or firm finger pressure should be used to be certain the seal tape is adhered from front to rear, THIS STEP IS CRITICAL
Locate seal cross car against the middle rib in the freedom panel and pressurize starting at the ends and working toward the center.

Fig 11: Show Locator Rib
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NOTE:
This figure is for reference only. Panel is cross cut to show locator rib (1) in the panel

Fig 12: Foam & Flame Tip
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On the front of the panel install GREY 30 X 75 mm Foam (1), from the Foam Kit. Locate the foam along trim lines of flame tip (2).
NOTE:
Make sure foam covers butyl completely

Fig 13: Foam & Flame Tip
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On the rear of the panel, install BLACK 30 X 75 mm foam (1), from the Foam Kit. Locate the foam along trim lines of flame tip (2).

NOTE:

Make sure foam covers butyl completely