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