Side Protector

SIDE PROTECTOR

Side Protector:

REMOVAL






1. Slide in a thin thread (A) of 0.8 mm (0.031 in) diameter or less (fishing line etc.) between body and protector, cut the double-sided tape, and pull the protector toward you, and remove the clip using clip remover.






NOTE:
- To optimize the effect of solvent, slide the thread along body without removing the double-sided tape on the surface of body and spoiler.
- If it is difficult to detach the double-sided tape, warm up to approx. 40° C (104° F).
- If the double-sided tape remains thick on the surface due to inter-facial peeling, apply the solvent after slicing off the double-sided tape using a cutter.






2. Apply masking tape around the double-sided tape remaining on the surface of body or spoiler.
3. Apply solvent uniformly on double-sided tape using a brush.

CAUTION:
- Do not use the solvent to the body which is repaired with lacquer paint.
- Wipe off immediately when the solvent is touched on surface of the body or spoiler.

Solvent: 3M 8907 or equivalent

4. Cover the area where solvent is applied using plastic wrap (A), and then heat the double-sided tape for 5 to 10 minutes in 40 - 60° C (104 - 140° F) using a heat lamp (B).









CAUTION: Do not heat the double-sided tape until the surface becomes white and excessively dried.

5. Remove the double-sided tape using a plastic spatula.
6. After completely removing the double-sided tape, detach the masking tape and clean the surface using a cotton cloth damped with white gasoline.

INSTALLATION

1. Apply primer to the protector surface where the double-sided tape to be adhered, and then adhere the double-sided tape as shown in the figure.






Primer: 3M K-500 or equivalent

Double-sided tape: 3M 5531-5 or equivalent

2. Heat the adhering part using a heat lamp. Body side: 40 - 60° C (104 - 140° F) Protector side: 20 - 30° C (68 - 86° F)
3. Detach the double-sided tape backing sheet, align the clip position, and then adhere to the body using care to avoid air entering.

CAUTION: To keep the adhesion, do not wash the vehicle within 24 hours from installation.