Installation [09/2021 - ]: Procedure
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- INSTALL FRONT PILLAR UPPER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NOTE:
When installing the front pillar upper cover sub-assembly, heat the vehicle body using a heat light.
Standard
Item Temperature Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) WARNING:- Do not touch the heat light and heated parts.
- Touching the heat light may result in burns.
- Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
*a Heated Part *b Heat Light NOTE:Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.
*a Double-sided Tape - - - Clean the vehicle body.
1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
NOTE:- Installing the front pillar upper cover sub-assembly with some double-sided tape remaining may cause poor adhesion. Perform this procedure until the tape is sufficiently removed.
- Make sure to use a cloth when removing. Using a screwdriver, etc., may cause damage and poor adhesion.
- Install the front pillar upper cover sub-assembly.
1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body.
2. Remove the release paper from the front pillar upper cover sub-assembly.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
3. Engage the clips to install the front pillar upper cover sub-assembly.
HINT:
Press the front pillar upper cover sub-assembly firmly to install it.
- Remove the protective tape.
- Clean the vehicle body.