Reassembly [12/2022 - ]: Procedure

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Cleaning Area

Primer

1. Clean the front fender moulding surface.

   1. Using a heat light, heat the double-sided tape remaining on the front fender moulding and No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad.

   HEATING TEMPERATURE
   
   

   Area	Temperature	Area	Temperature
   Front Fender Moulding	20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)	No. 3 Front Wheel Opening Extension Pad	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.

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   *a	Heated Part
   *b	Heat Light

   NOTE:

   Do not heat the front fender moulding excessively.

   2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the front fender moulding.

   3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

2. Apply primer to front fender moulding on the installation area of the No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad.

   1. Using a brush or felt, apply primer or equivalent to the No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad installation area.

   NOTE:

   • Replace the brush or felt if it is dirty or has become hardened.
   • Do not apply primer to the painted side.
   • Do not touch the front fender moulding until the primer has dried.

   2. Let the primer dry sufficiently.

   NOTE:

   Do not touch applied surfaces until the primer is dry.

   Recommended drying time

   10 minutes or more (at 23°C (73°F))

   3. Confirm that the primer has completely dried by touching the front fender moulding. Then remove the tape.

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Standard Measurement

1. Install a new No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad.

   1. Using a heat light, heat the front fender moulding surface.

   2. Remove the release paper from the No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad.

   HINT: 

   After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

   3. Install the No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad as shown in the illustration.

   HINT: 

   • Apply the No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad along the scribed line on the front fender moulding.
   • Press the No. 3 front wheel opening extension pad firmly to install it.