Removing Cover Strip ("RS 3.8")

Information 

• The adhesive tape protects the paintwork on the side member from damage when removing the cover strip. 

1. Mask the side member -2-  all the way around with adhesive tape -1-  .
   Fig 1: Identifying Side Member And Adhesive Tape

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2. Heat the cover strip -1-  in the side member area -2-  with the hot-air blower -3-  (-arrows-  ).
   Fig 2: Removing Cover Strip

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3. Pry the cover strip -1-  off the side member evenly all the way around using an assembly wedge -4-  .
4. Remove adhesive residue.
   Fig 3: Removing Adhesive Residue

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   1. 4.1. Pull adhesive tape -1-  off the side member.
   2. 4.2. Remove adhesive residue -A-  in the installation area using an erasing disc.
   3. 4.3. Scrape off adhesive residue -B-  on the cover strip -2-  using a metal scraper.
   4. 4.4. Clean bonding surfaces with isopropanol.