ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING (for Sedan): Installation

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HINT:

The procedure described below is for LH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.

Fig 1: Identifying Roof Drip Side Finish Molding

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INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING CLIP

NOTE: Follow these procedures only when replacing the clips.

Remove the tape that remains on the molding surface of the vehicle body, then clean the surface with a non-residue solvent.

Using an infrared light, heat the clip installation surface of the vehicle body.

Heating Temperature

HEATING TEMPERATURE CHART

Area	Temperature
Vehicle Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

NOTE: Do not excessively heat the vehicle body.

Install new clips in the positions shown in the illustration. Press in the clips by hand.

Specification

AREA MEASUREMENT CHART

Area	Measurement
a	3.5 mm (0.138 in.)
b	1.1 mm (0.043 In.)
c	1.8 mm (0.071 In.)
d	2.3 mm (0.091 In.)

Fig 2: Identifying Roof Drip Side Finish Molding

NOTE: After pressing in the clips, wait 30 minutes or more before installing the roof drip side finish molding.

HINT:

Minimum hardening time: 30 minutes
Time needed for complete hardening: 24 hours

INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING
1. Engage the 2 clips and install the roof drip side finish molding.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Clips Location
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2. Remove the protective tape.
  
  Fig 4: Applying Protective Tape
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