PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT HOOD MOULDING PAD
Tech Tips
When installing the front hood moulding pad, heat the front hood moulding assembly using a heat light.
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CAUTION:
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 |
Clean the front hood moulding assembly surface.
Using a heat light, heat the front hood moulding assembly surface.
Remove the double-sided tape from the front hood moulding assembly.
Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
Note
Installing the front hood moulding assembly with some double-sided tape remaining may cause poor adhesion. Perform this procedure until sufficiently removed it.
Make sure to use a cloth when removing. Using a screwdriver, etc., may cause damage and poor adhesion.
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Primer |
Apply primer to front hood moulding assembly on the installation area of the front hood moulding pad 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 hood moulding pad has been attached.
Let the primer dry sufficiently.
Note
Do not touch applied surfaces until the primer is dry.
| Recommended drying time |
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| 10 minutes or more (at 23 °C (73 °F)) |
| *a | Standard Position |
Install a new front hood moulding pad.
Using a heat light, heat the front hood moulding assembly.
Remove the peeling paper from the face of the front hood moulding pad.
Tech Tips
After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
Align the front hood moulding pad as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Press the front hood moulding pad firmly to install it.