Air Dam: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION









REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

[[A]] SIDE AIR DAM REMOVAL

Gently lift and remove the side air dam. If there is any double-sided tape remaining on the side air dam, remove according to the following instructions.









1. Remove double-sided tape remaining on the body surface (when replacing side air dam).
(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 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.





2. Remove double-sided tape remaining on side air dam and adhere double-sided tape (when re-using side air dam).
(1)
(2) Scrape off the double-sided tape on the side air dam with a resin spatula as much as possible.
(3) Wipe the side air dam surface and clean it with a rag moistened with 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent.
(4) Remove only a small amount of the residual adhesive.
(5) Apply the primer as specified on the residual adhesive.
(6) Adhere the double-sided tape as specified on the side air dam.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

]]A[[ SIDE AIR DAM INSTALLATION





1. Tear off the double-sided tape backing paper.
NOTE:
Attach the adhesive tape to the edge of the backing paper makes the backing paper tear off easier.

2. 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.

3. Firmly press in the side air dam to the body.