Air Dam: Service and Repair

Front / Side Air Dams:

Rear Air Dam:

Adhesive Tape Position:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<> 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.




<> ROOF DRIP MOLDING REMOVAL

CAUTION: If the moulding has become warped, it should not be reused.

Use special tool MB990449 to lever out the molding.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< DRIP MOLDING CLIP C/DRIP MOLDING CLIP B/DRIP MOLDING CLIP A INSTALLATION
1. The drip molding clips A, B and C differ according to where they are used, so check the identification color before installation.

2. After installing the clip to the front pillar outer in alignment with its section A, cut from section B.

>>B<< REAR DRIP MOLDING CLIP/FRONT DRIP MOLDING CLIP C/FRONT DRIP MOLDING CLIP B/FRONT DRIP MOLDING CLIP A INSTALLATION
The front drip molding clips A, B, C and rear drip molding clip differ according to where they are used, so check the identification color before installation.

>>C<< ROOF DRIP MOLDING INSTALLATION
Install the clips to the roof drip molding before installing the molding to the vehicle body.

>>D<< SIDE AIR DAM INSTALLATION.

1. Scrape off the double-sided tape with a resin spatula or gasket scraper.

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:
- Always apply it evenly on the entire surface, because a lot or little will reduce its strength.
- 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].

5. Tear off the double-sided tape backing paper.

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., warm the bonding surfaces of the body and side air dam to about 40 - 60 °C (104 - 140 °F) before affixing the tape.

7. Firmly press in the side air dam.

NOTE: When a new part is used, observe Steps 5 to 7.