Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

SIDE PROTECTOR

REMOVAL

1. Incise the edge of protector using cutter, and then remove the protector with pulling towards you by hands.

NOTE: Remove the protector carefully. Forced removal of protector may damage protector and clips.

2. Adhere the masking tape around area where the double-sided tape of side protector was adhere.
3. Apply the solvent (SUMITOMO 3M 4000 or equivalent) to the area where double-sided tape was adhered.

NOTE:
- Wipe off immediately when the solvent is touched on the protector surface.
- Do not use the solvent to the body which repaired with laquer paint.

4. Cover the area where the solvent applied using plastic wrap, and then heat the double-sided tape was adhered for 5 to 15 minutes in 40 to 60° C (104 to 140° F) using heal lamp.
5. Remove the double-sided tape of side protector side tape by following above step 3) and 4).

NOTE: When the double-sided tape is not removed completely using above steps, use the scraper.

INSTALLATION

1. Apply the PRIMER (SUMITOMO 3M K-5000 or equivalent) widely to the slightly larger area where double-sided tape was adhered, and then adhere the double-sided tape (SUMITOMO 3M 5305 or equivalent).

NOTE: Use 5 mm width and 1 mm thickness double-sided tape.






2. Heat the body to 40 to 60° C (104 to 140° F) and protector to 20 to 30° C (68 to 86° F) using heat lamp.
3. Remove the double-sided tape backing sheet, and then align the clips to body holes. Press and install the side protector applying 69 - 98 N (7 - 10 kgf, 15 - 22 lbf) by the hands, using care to avoid air entering.

NOTE:
- To keep the adhesion, do not wash the vehicle within 24 hours.
- After the adhesion, use care not to move the side protector up and down.