FRONT FENDER GARNISH INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. When reusing the removed front fender moulding sub-assembly:


      1. Using a piece of cloth, rub the remaining double-sided tape off the front fender moulding sub-assembly.

      2. Using a non-residue solvent, clean the attachment surface.

      3. Attach 6 clips to the front fender moulding sub-assembly.

    2. Clean the attachment surface.


      1. Using an infrared light, heat the double-sided adhesive tape remaining on the front fender panel.

        Heating Temperature
        Item Temperature
        Front Fender Panel 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

        CAUTION:

        Do not burn yourself with the hot front fender panel or with the infrared light.

        Note

        Do not heat the front fender panel excessively.

      2. Using a piece of cloth, rub the remaining double-sided tape off the front fender panel while it is hot from the infrared light.

        Note

        Installing the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH while any double-sided tape remains on the front fender panel may cause adhesion failure. Therefore, completely remove the double-sided adhesive tape.

      3. Using a non-residue solvent, clean the attachment surface.

    3. Using an infrared light, heat the front fender moulding sub-assembly installation surface of the front fender panel and a front fender moulding sub-assembly.

      Heating Temperature
      Item Temperature
      Front Fender Panel 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
      Front Fender Moulding Sub-Assembly 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

      CAUTION:

      Do not burn yourself with the hot front fender panel and front fender moulding sub-assembly or with the infrared light.

      Note

      Do not heat the front fender panel and front fender moulding sub-assembly excessively.

    4. Apply primer to the front fender moulding sub-assembly installation surface of the front fender panel and the front fender moulding sub-assembly

      Note

      Do not apply too much primer.

    5. Remove the released paper from a new No. 1 moulding tape and apply the tape to the front fender moulding sub-assembly.

    6. Install the front fender moulding sub-assembly with the 6 clips and the No. 1 moulding tape.