Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding -- Installation |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL NO. 1 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP |
- NOTICE:
- It is only necessary to perform this procedure when replacing a No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clip with a new one.
- If installing new No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clips, remove the adhesive remaining where the No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clips will be installed on the vehicle body and clean the vehicle body with a non-residue solvent.
- HINT:
- When installing a No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clip, heat the vehicle body and clip using a heat light.
- Standard:
Item Temperature Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) No. 1 Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding Clip 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
- NOTICE:
- Do not heat the vehicle body or clip excessively.
Apply a 2 to 3 mm (0.0787 to 0.118 in.) bead of adhesive (3M DP-105 or equivalent) to new No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clips.
Text in Illustration *1 Adhesive *a 2 to 3 mm Bead of Adhesive - HINT:
- Adhesive strength (tensile strength): 13.7 MPa (140.0 kgf/cm2, 1991 psi) or more (when the temperature is 23°C (73°F))
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Apply primer to the body where the No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clip will be installed.
- NOTICE:
- Do not let the primer dry.
While using the position shown in the illustration as a reference, place the No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clip onto the roof panel. Then position and install the clip after lightly pressing it so that the adhesive adheres to the primer.
- Standard:
Area Measurement (Reference Value) Area Measurement (Reference Value) A 29.1 mm (1.15 in.) D 30.4 mm (1.20 in.) B 5.5 to 6.0 mm (0.217 to 0.236 in.) E 5.4 to 5.9 mm (0.213 to 0.232 in.) C 6.0 mm (0.236 in.) F 6.7 mm (0.264 in.)
- NOTICE:
- Install the rear roof drip side finish moulding when 40 minutes or more have elapsed after pressing and installing the No. 1 roof drip side finish moulding clips.
- HINT:
- Initial hardening time: 40 minutes
- Complete hardening time: 48 hours
2. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH |
Attach the 2 clips to install the roof drip side finish moulding.