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Molding Removal and Installation




REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION









Required Special Tools:

- MB990784: Ornament Remover

ADHESIVE TAPE POSITION





REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

[[A]] ROOF DRIP MOLDING REMOVAL

Gently lift and remove the roof drip molding. If there is any double-sided tape remaining on the roof drip molding, remove according to the following instructions.

[Remove double-sided tape remaining on the body surface]





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





2. Scrape off the double-sided tape with a resin spatula as much as possible.
3. Peel off the protection tape.
4. Use a shop towel moistened with 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent to wipe the body.

[Remove double-sided tape remaining on ROOF DRIP MOLDING and adhere double-sided tape (when re-using ROOF DRIP MOLDING)]





1. Scrape off the double-sided tape on the roof drip molding with a resin spatula as much as possible.
2. Use a shop towel moistened with 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent to wipe the roof drip molding surface.
3. Remove only a small portion of the residual adhesive.
4. Apply primer to adherence area of the roof drip molding, then adhere the double-sided tape as specified on the roof drip molding (Refer to double-sided tape adherence location ).

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

]]A[[ ROOF DRIP MOLDING 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 roof drip molding.
NOTE:
If the double-sided tape is difficult to affix in cold temperature, etc., warm the bonding surfaces of the body and roof drip molding to about 40 - 60°C (104 - 140°F) before affixing the tape.

3. Firmly press in the roof drip molding.