CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP
Note
It is only necessary to perform this procedure when replacing a roof drip side finish moulding clip with a new one.
If installing new roof drip side finish moulding clips, remove the adhesive remaining where the roof drip side finish moulding clips will be installed on the vehicle body and clean the vehicle body with a non-residue solvent.
Tech Tips
When installing a roof drip side finish moulding clip, heat the vehicle body and roof drip side finish moulding clip using a heat light.
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Clean the vehicle body surface.
Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
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Apply a 2 to 3 mm (0.0787 to 0.118 in.) bead of adhesive (3M DP-105 or equivalent) to new roof drip side finish moulding clips.
Tech Tips
Adhesive strength (tensile strength): 13.7 MPa (140.0 kgf/cm2, 1991 psi) or more (when the temperature is 23°C (73°F))
Apply primer to the body where the roof drip side finish moulding clip will be installed.
Note
Do not let the primer dry.
While using the position shown in the illustration as a reference, place the roof drip side finish moulding clip onto the roof panel. Then position and install the clip using the locations on the roof panel after lightly pressing it so that the adhesive adheres to the primer.
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Note
Install the center roof drip side finish moulding when 40 minutes or more have elapsed after pressing and installing the roof drip side finish moulding clips.
Tech Tips
Initial hardening time: 40 minutes
Complete hardening time: 48 hours
INSTALL CENTER ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH
Attach the clip to install the center roof drip side finish moulding LH.
Remove the protective tape.