Installing Rear Wheel Cover

Information 

Processing instructions for affixing adhesive tape 

Surface condition: 

• Surfaces must be dry, free of dust, oil, oxide release agents and other impurities (e.g. no paint mist, no condensation) 
• To remove soiling, clean the surfaces with isopropanol or another suitable cleaning agent that does not leave a residue and does not attack the substrate. 
• Use clean, lint-free disposable cloths to clean the surfaces. 
• Prime the bonding area and allow to dry off. 
• Do not touch the bonding surfaces with your fingers. 

Temperature: 

• The object and ambient temperature must be at least 18 °C for bonding. 
• The material temperature should be maintained so that there are no dew-point differences (no condensation) 

Contact pressure  :

• Press briefly and firmly on the bonding area to achieve optimal surface contact. 

Optimal adhesion of the components is guaranteed after approx. 24 hours. Do not apply excessive pressure on the components and do not wash the vehicle during this period.

Information 

Allow approx. 20 mm extra on top of the required lengths as a pulling aid (protective film without adhesive tape). The pulling aid makes it easier to pull off the protective film when the wheel cover is fitted.

1. Clean bonding areas.
   1. 1.1. Wipe off bonding areas -A-  with a cloth soaked in isopropanol.
   2. 1.2. Prime the bonding areas and allow to dry off.
   Fig 1: Cleaning Bonding Areas

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2. Get adhesive strips ready.
   1. 2.1. Cut as much of the adhesive tape -A-  as you need to pull it off the protective film.
      Fig 2: Identifying Adhesive Tape

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3. Stick strips of adhesive tape on the wheel cover according to the designations -A-  .

   Place the pulling aids -X-  over the edge of the wheel cover.

   Fig 3: Sticking On Strips Of Adhesive Tape

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4. Fit the wheel cover to the side panel.
   1. 4.1. Position the wheel cover -1-  flush with the edge of the side panel -2-  and align it -arrow-  .
   2. 4.2. Carefully pull out the pull tabs on the adhesive tape between the wheel cover and side panel.
   3. 4.3. Press evenly and firmly on the wheel cover in the bonding area -arrows-  with the ball of your hand.
   4. 4.4. Heat the wheel cover slightly with the hot-air blower and press it on.
   Fig 4: Fitting Wheel Cover To Side Panel

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5. Fit wheel cover on rear apron.
   Fig 5: Fitting Wheel Cover On Rear Apron

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   1. 5.1. Position the wheel cover -1-  flush with the edge of the rear apron -2-  and align it -arrows-  .
   2. 5.2. Carefully pull out the pull tabs on the adhesive tape between the wheel cover and rear apron.
   3. 5.3. Press evenly and firmly with your hand on the bonding area of the wheel cover -arrows-  .
   4. 5.4. Heat the wheel cover slightly with the hot-air blower and press it on.