Exploded View

1. Roof side molding 2. Roof side molding clip 3. Double-sided tape [t: 2.5 mm (0.098 in)] 4. Body side outer panel 5. Roof panel

: Vehicle front
: Do not reuse

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

ROOF SIDE MODLDING

1. Disengage roof side molding rear side fixing clip, using a remover tool (A).

: Clip
: Vehicle front

CAUTION:
Apply protective tape (B) on body to protect the painted surface from damage.

2. Pull up roof side molding from rear end to front end.

: Vehicle front

CAUTION:
Never pull the roof side molding strongly.

3. Disengage windshield molding and clip at the front end of roof side molding, and then remove while pulling out toward vehicle rear

: Clip

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF ROOF SIDE MOLDING CLIP REMOVAL

1. Remove roof side molding.

2. Heat adhesive tape interface using a dryer, and then peel roof side molding clips (body side) using longnose pliers.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the body.

INSTALLATION

1. Clean tape removed surface with a shop cloth soaked in white gasoline or IPA.

2. Use two-part epoxy adhesive.

Adhesive : 3M-weld DP–100 or equivalent

3. Apply adhesive evenly to clip tape surface

Thickness : Approximately 0.5 mm (0.020 in)

4. Position applied parts to the proper location, and then sufficiently press-fit until the adhesive protrudes to tape side.

Press-fit limit : 19.6 N× 2 seconds

5. Tape roof side molding clips after press fit, and temporarily hold it for specified time based on the following.

5 to 10°C (41 to 50°F) : 1 hour or more 11 to 23°C (52 to 73°F) : 30 minutes or more 24°C or more (75°F or more) : 15 minutes or more

CAUTION:
• Use double-sided tape after hardening for roof side molding clips.

• Securely insert molding rear end cap onto roof rear end cutout (installation standard).

• When installing roof side molding of windshield glass portion, check that body side molding fastener is securely inserted and then press in.

• Never wash the vehicle within 24 hours so as to keep adhesive.