Reassembly [11/2021 - ]: Procedure
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING UPPER PAD
Cleaning Area Primer - Clean the vehicle body surface.
1. Using a heat light, heat the double-sided tape remaining on the vehicle body and front door outside moulding upper pad.
HEATING TEMPERATUREArea Temperature Area Temperature Vehicle Body 40 to 60 °C (104 to 140 °F) Front Door Outside Moulding Upper Pad 20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F) WARNING:- Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
- Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
*a Heated Part *b Heat Light NOTE:Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.
2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
- Apply primer to vehicle body on the installation area of the front door outside moulding upper pad.
1. Using a brush or felt, apply primer or equivalent to the front door outside moulding upper pad installation area.
NOTE:- Replace the brush or felt if it is dirty or has become hardened.
- Do not apply primer to the painted side.
- Do not touch the vehicle body until the primer has dried.
2. Let the primer dry sufficiently.
NOTE:Do not touch applied surfaces until the primer is dry.
Recommended drying time
10 minutes or more (at 23°C (73°F))
3. Confirm that the primer has completely dried by touching the vehicle body. Then remove the tape.
- Clean the vehicle body surface.
*a Scribed Line - - Standard Measurement
Area Measurement Area Measurement A 10.0 mm (0.394 in.) - - - Install a new front door outside moulding upper pad.
1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
2. Remove the release paper from the front door outside moulding upper pad.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
3. Install the front door outside moulding upper pad as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
- Apply the front door outside moulding upper pad along the scribed line on the vehicle body.
- Press the front door outside moulding upper pad firmly to install it.
- Install a new front door outside moulding upper pad.