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Reassembly [12/2021 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL FRONT ROOF SIDE GARNISH PROTECTOR LH (for Panoramic Moon Roof) 

    HINT: 

    • Perform this procedure after installing the front roof side rail pad LH.
    • When installing the front roof side garnish protector LH, heat the front roof side garnish protector LH and roof side rail garnish LH using a heat light.

    Standard Value

    Part Temperature
    Roof Side Rail Garnish LH 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    Front Roof Side Garnish Protector LH 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 roof side garnish protector LH and roof side rail garnish LH excessively.

    1. When reusing the roof side rail garnish LH:
      1. Using a heat light, heat the roof side rail garnish LH surface.
      2. Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the roof side rail garnish LH.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
        NOTE:
        • Installing the front roof side garnish protector LH 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.
    2. Apply primer to the roof side rail garnish LH on the installation area of the front roof side garnish protector LH using a brush or felt.
      NOTE:
      • Replace the brush or felt if it is dirty or has become hardened.
      • Keep any painted surface free from primer.
      • If the primer contacts a painted surface, it may leave light primer marks. Therefore, use protective tape when using liquid primer.
      • Do not touch surfaces to which primer has been applied until the front roof side garnish protector LH has been attached.
    3. 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))

    4. Using a heat light, heat the roof side rail garnish LH and a new front roof side garnish protector LH.
    5. Remove the release paper from the front roof side garnish protector LH.
      NOTE:

      After removing the peeling paper, do not touch the surface of the tape with your fingers or cotton work gloves.

    6. Install the front roof side garnish protector LH in the position shown in the illustration.

      Standard Measurement

      Area Measurement
      A 0 to 10 mm (0 to 0.394 in.)
      B 3 mm (0.118 in.)
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      *1 Front Roof Side Rail Pad LH
      *a Mark-off Line
      NOTE:

      The application strength of the front roof side garnish protector LH will weaken if reapplied. If reapplication is necessary, be sure to replace it with a new one.

      HINT: 

      Apply pressure so that it does not lift up from the roof side rail garnish LH.

  2. INSTALL NO. 2 ROOF SIDE GARNISH LID LH 
    1. Attach the claw and guide and install the No. 2 roof side garnish lid LH.
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  3. INSTALL NO. 1 ROOF SIDE GARNISH LID LH 
    1. Attach the claw and guide and install the No. 1 roof side garnish lid LH.
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