Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
- When replacing the clip, heat the clip and body using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
STANDARD HEATING TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specified Condition |
|---|---|
| Vehicle body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Clip | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
NOTE:
Do not heat the clip and vehicle body excessively.
- REPLACE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP
HINT:
Use the procedures below to replace damaged or accidentally removed clips. If this step is not necessary, go to the next step.
NOTE: After press-fitting the clips, wait 30 minutes or more before installing the moulding.HINT:
- Minimum hardening time: 30 minutes
- Time needed for complete hardening: 24 hours
- Remove the double-sided tape that remains on the surfaces of the moulding and vehicle body, and then clean the surface with white gasoline.
- Using a heat light, heat the clip installation surface of the vehicle body and installation part of the clips.
- INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
- Install the No. 2 center roof drip side finish moulding and roof drip side finish moulding.
- Install the 2 roof drip moulding joint covers to the vehicle body.