Reassembly [09/2021 - ]: Procedure
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- INSTALL QUARTER PILLAR PAD NOTE:
When installing a new quarter pillar pad, heat the quarter pillar cover using a heat light.
Standard
Item Temperature Quarter Pillar Cover 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°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 quarter pillar cover excessively.
*a Lib *b Double-sided Tape - Clean the quarter pillar cover.
1. Using a heat light, heat the quarter pillar cover surface.
2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the quarter pillar cover.
3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
NOTE:- Installing the quarter pillar pad 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 a new quarter pillar pad.
1. Using a heat light, heat the quarter pillar cover.
2. Remove the release paper from the quarter pillar pad.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
3. Install the quarter pillar pad as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
- Install the quarter pillar pad along the lib on the quarter pillar cover.
- Press the quarter pillar pad firmly to install it.
- Clean the quarter pillar cover.