Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

ADHESIVE COMPONENTS INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL




AIR DAM




ADHESIVE TAPE POSITION

REMOVAL

SIDE AIR DAM REMOVAL




1. Attach protection tape all the way along the edges of the double-sided tape which is still adhering to the body.




2. Use a resin spatula to scrape off the double-sided tape.
3. Peel off the protection tape.
4. Wipe the body surface and clean it with a rag moistened with isopropyl alcohol.

INSTALLATION

SIDE AIR DAM INSTALLATION

Double-sided tape affixing to the side air dam (when reusing)




1. Scrape off the double-sided tape with a resin spatula or gasket scraper. Use a shop towel moistened with 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent to wipe the side air dam surface.
2. Use a shop towel moistened with 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent to wipe the side air dam surface.

CAUTION: Do not remove all of the residual adhesive.

3. Remove only a small portion of the residual adhesive.

CAUTION:
1. Always apply it evenly on the entire surface, because a lot or little will reduce its strength.
2. Do not touch the painted surface.

4. Affix the specified double-sided tape [5 mm (0.20 inch) wide and 0.8 mm (0.03 inch) thick] to the side air dam.




5. Remove backing paper from the pressure sensitive double-sided tape.

NOTE: if you attach the adhesive tape to the edge of the backing paper, if will be easy to tear off

6. Install the side air dam.

NOTE: if the double-sided tape is difficult to affix in cold temperature, etc., heat the application surfaces of the body and side air dam to about 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F) before affixing the tape.

7. Firmly press in the side air dam.