Installation and Removal of Adhesive Components

INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF ADHESIVE COMPONENTS




REAR PILLAR GARNISH

REMOVAL




1. Use a resin spatula to scrape off the double-sided tape.
2. Wipe the body surface and clean it with a shop towel moistened with isopropyl alcohol.

INSTALLATION

Double-sided tape affixing to the Rear pillar garnish (when reusing)




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 rear pillar garnish surface.

CAUTION: Do not remove all of the residual adhesive.

3. Remove a small portion of the residual adhesive.

CAUTION:
- Always apply it on the entire surface, because a lot or little will reduce its strength.
- Do not touch the coated surface.

4. Soak a sponge in the 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8608 Super Fast Urethane Primer or equivalent, and apply evenly to the Rear pillar garnish.
5. After applying the primer, let it dry for 3 to 30 minutes.
6. Affix the 3M(TM) AAD Part number 6382 or equivalent [3 mm (0.1 inch) wide and 5 mm (0.2 inch) thick] to the Rear pillar garnish.

Rear pillar garnish Installation




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

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

2. Install the Rear pillar garnish.

NOTE: If the double-sided tape is difficult to affix during winter etc., warm the bonding surfaces of the body and the Rear pillar garnish to about 4O-60 degrees C (1O4-140 degrees F) before affixing the tape.

3. Firmly press in the Rear pillar garnish.