Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

SIDE GARNISH

REMOVAL

1. Make a cut in the edge of the garnish using a cutter, then manually remove the garnish by pulling it.

NOTE: Be careful because the garnish and clip can be damaged if you pull unnecessarily hard on them.

2. Apply masking tape around the position where the double-sided tape is affixed on the side garnish.
3. Apply solvent (SUMITOMO 3M 4000 or the equivalent) to the position where the double-sided tape is affixed.

NOTE:
- Wipe immediately when the solvent is applied to the garnish surface.
- Do not use solvent to the body which has been repaired with lacquer paint.

4. Cover the area where solvent is applied using plastic wrap, and then heat the double-sided tape for 5 to 15 minutes in 40 - 60° C (104 - 140° F) using a heat light.
5. Peel the double-sided tape on the side garnish using steps 3 and 4.

NOTE: If the double-sided tape does not come completely off using the steps outlined above, use a scraper.

INSTALLATION

1. Affix the double-sided tape (SUMITOMO 3M 5305 or the equivalent) after applying the primer (SUMITOMO 3M K-500 or the equivalent) widely around the area where the double-sided tape is affixed.

NOTE: Use the double-sided tape with 1 mm (0.04 in) thickness and 5 mm (0.2 in) width.






2. Heat the vehicle to 40 to 60° C (104 - 140° F), and the garnish 20 to 30° C (68 - 86° F) using a heat light.
3. Peel the backing paper off the double-sided tape and position the clip with the body hole. Be careful not to let air enter the adhesive surface. Manually push on the tape with approximately 69 - 98 N (7 - 10 kgf, 15 - 22 lbf) of force.

NOTE:
- To keep the adhesion, do not wash the vehicle within 24 hours from installation.
- Be careful not to move it up or down after application.