VI. Work Procedure

A. INSTALL THE PROTECTIVE LAMINATE KIT

1. REMOVE THE WIND DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Fully open the moonroof.

(b) Remove the 2 Torx bolts, one from each of the wind deflector support brackets.

(e) Lay the wind deflector with the top side facing down on a padded work surface as shown in the illustrations. This will cushion, support, and protect the wind deflector from being damaged.

2. CLEAN THE WIND DEFLECTOR GLASS

(a) Clean all surfaces of the glass highlighted in the illustration above with isopropyl alcohol to remove any dirt, oil, or grease.

NOTE:

^ DO NOT use brake cleaner!

^ There is a portion of glass underneath the rear section of the metal frame that requires cleaning.

(b) To clean the portion of glass underneath the rear section of the metal frame, use the squeegee to push a cleaner pad soaked with isopropyl alcohol into the hard to reach area as shown in the illustrations above.

NOTE:

^ DO NOT use brake cleaner!

^ The squeegee and cleaner pads are included in the Protective Laminate Kit.

(c) After cleaning, allow the surface to dry completely, this may take approximately 2 to 5 minutes.

3. APPLY THE PROTECTIVE LAMINATE

(a) Test fit tape pieces No. 1, 2 & 3 to ensure a good fit.

NOTE:

The numbers used in the illustration and in the step above are for reference only; the actual tape pieces DO NOT have numbers on them.

(b) Starting with piece No. 1, peel the backing from the tape and gently lay it into place on the glass. Once the tape is in the proper position, carefully apply light pressure to remove any wrinkles or air bubbles.

NOTE:

^ If you make a mistake while positioning the tape, remove or adjust it quickly, because in a short time it will become difficult to do so.

^ DO NOT apply any pressure on the tape until it is in the proper position!

(c) When all wrinkles and air bubbles have been removed, carefully reapply pressure to make sure the tape is firmly attached, and its edges fully applied to the glass.

(d) Repeat the procedure for pieces No. 2 & 3.

NOTE:

A gap between pieces No. 1 & 2 and between pieces No. 1 & 3 is normal.

(e) Test fit tape pieces No.4, 5, 6 and 7 to ensure a good fit.

NOTE:

The numbers used in the illustration and in the step above are for reference only; the actual tape pieces DO NOT have numbers on them.

(f) Starting with piece No.4, peel the larger section of backing from the tape.

(g) Hold both edges of the tape (as shown in the illustration above) and insert it underneath the rear portion of the metal frame (as shown in the illustrations).

(h) Slowly slide the tape back and forth until the notches on the sides of the tape line up with the edge of the metal frame.

(i) After the tape has been positioned properly, apply light pressure with the squeegee to set it in place.

(j) Peel the remaining section of backing from the tape, and apply light pressure to set it in place.

(k) Repeat the procedure for pieces No. 5, 6 and 7.

(l) Once all tape pieces are installed, carefully apply light pressure to remove any wrinkles or air bubbles.

(m) When all wrinkles or air bubbles have been removed, carefully reapply pressure to make sure the tape is firmly attached, and its edges fully applied to the glass.

(n) Test fit tape piece No.8 to ensure a good fit.

NOTE:

^ The number used in the illustration and in the step above is for reference only; the actual tape piece DOES NOT have a number on it.

^ Pay close attention when installing this tape piece, the length of the tape makes it is easy to misalign it.

(0) Peel the middle section of backing from the tape and lightly stick it to the glass surface.

(p) Peel the backing off one of the end sections from the tape and apply it while smoothing out any wrinkles or bubbles as you go along. Make sure the edges of the tape are fully applied to the glass. Repeat this step for the other end section.

(q) When all wrinkles or air bubbles have been removed, reapply pressure to make sure the tape is firmly attached, and its edges fully applied to the glass.

NOTE:

Tape pieces No. 4, 5, 6, 7 and No.8 will partially overlap each other at the edges.

Therefore, please apply sufficient pressure to remove all bubbles and wrinkles to ensure a good installation.

4. REINSTALL THE WIND DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Reinstall the wind deflector.

(b) Reinstall the 4 Torx bolts to the two wind deflector hinge points.

(c) Reinstall the 2 Torx bolts, one to each of the wind deflector support brackets.

(d) Check that the wind deflector opens and closes properly.