REMOVAL

Disengage the joint of clips from the roof side molding (1) rear edge with the remover tool (A).

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■ CAUTION ■
Wrap a shop cloth (B) around the remover tool to protect the body panel from damage.


: Clip


 
 INSTALLATION

Install in the reveres order of removal.
 
 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF ROOF SIDE MOLDING CLIP
 
 Removal

    1.Remove roof side molding.
    2.Heat adhesive tape interface with a dryer, and then peel roof side molding clips with long-nose pliers.
■ CAUTION ■
Be careful not to damage the body.
 
 Installation

    1.Clean tape removed surface with a shop cloth soaked in white gasoline or IPA.
    2.Use two-part epoxy adhesive.
    Adhesive
    : 3M–weld DP-100 or equivalent

    3.Apply adhesive evenly to clip tape surface.
    Thickness
    : Approximately 0.5 mm (0.020 in)

    4.Position applied parts to the proper location, and then sufficiently press-fit until the adhesive protrudes to tape side.
    Press-fit limit
    : 19.6 N × 2 seconds

    5.Tape clips after press fit, and temporarily hold it for specified time based on the following.
    5 to 10°C (41 to 50°F)
    : 1 hour or more
    11 to 23°C (52 to 73°F)
    : 30 minutes or more
    24°C or more (75°F or more)
    : 15 minutes or more

    6.Install from roof side molding rear end to front end in this order after temporarily holding.
■ CAUTION ■
  • When installing roof side molding of windshield portion, check that molding fastener is securely inserted and then press in.
  • Never wash the vehicle with in 24 hours so as to keep adhesive.