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Applique - Spine - Center - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Remove excess urethane from the roof and the center spine applique carrier to prepare for installation.
    NOTE: Clean roof surface area with IPA wipes. Allow 1 minute for dry time before continuing.
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  2. Open the LH rear door.
  3. Apply primer onto the roof and the center spine applique carrier following the urethane path.
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  4. Apply primer onto the center spine applique following the urethane path.
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  5. Prepare the caulking gun and urethane.
    NOTE: Opening must be 8 mm wide and 14 mm tall.
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  6. Apply urethane to the center spine applique following the primer patch.
    NOTE: Fill any gaps with urethane to ensure consistent bead.
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  7. Enter the vehicle and close the LH rear door from the inside.
    NOTE: Access to the rooftop through the upper rear door opening.
  8. With an assistant, install the center spine applique.
    NOTE: x7 clips.
    NOTE: Align the center spine applique onto the vehicle.
    NOTE: Connect the ultrasonic sensor electrical connector.
    NOTE: Press down firmly and ensure all the clips are fully engaged.
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  9. Open the LH rear door partially.
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  10. Install the LH upper rear door glass assembly. See Door Glass Assembly - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  11. Install the mid rear LH door trim gap hider. See Gap Hider - Door Trim - LH - Rear - Mid (Remove and Replace) .
  12. Install the LH center rear door trim bracket. See Bracket - Rear Door Trim - Center - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  13. Install the LH front upper rear door trim bracket. See Bracket - Rear Door Trim - Upper - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  14. Install the LH rear upper rear door trim bracket. See Bracket - Rear Door Trim - Upper - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  15. Install the LH upper rear door trim panel. See Panel - Door Trim - Rear - Upper - LH (Remove & Replace) .
  16. Install the LH rear door trim lower garnish. See Garnish - Lower - Door Trim - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  17. Install the headliner. See Headliner (Remove and Install) .
  18. Verify that the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LTE are functioning properly.