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DOOR SASH TAPE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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|  |  | Front door sash tape removal step
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<<A>> | >>A<< | 1. | Door sash tape rear
|  |  | Rear door sash tape removal step
<<A>> | >>B<< | 2. | Door sash tape front
<<A>> | >>B<< | 3. | Door sash tape rear
| REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
| <<A>> DOOR SASH TAPES REMOVAL CAUTION Pay attention to keep from getting burned by hot door panel or tapes. Use a hair drier to warm the tape. Peel the tip of the tape with your finger, and then peel off the tape parallel to the application surface.
| INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
| >>A<< FRONT DOOR SASH TAPE REAR INSTALLATION CAUTION The ambient temperature should be 20 to 30°C. Ensure that the working area is clean. Ideally, the tape application should be done at ambient temperature of 25°C. If ambient temperature is less than 15°C, heat the tape and application surface to a temperature of 20 to 30°C. If ambient temperature is 35°C or higher, cool down them. The adhesive property of the tape is deteriorated at low temperature, so the tape may come adrift easily. Meanwhile, it gets softened at hot temperature. When beginning to apply the tape, pay particular attention. If the end of the tape cannot be applied to the specified position with an accuracy of less than 1 mm, it may cause the poor appearance or adhesion.
| Use the special tool Stripe Tape Spatula (MB990528) to apply the tape with a steady pace and pressure. If you do not apply the tape with a steady pace or pressure, or abort the application, a shallow groove (lateral groove called as "Shock line") may be present on the tape surface. Meanwhile, if you apply it too quickly, air bubbles may be formed under the tape. Wrap a soft cloth (synthetic fiber) around the tip of the special tool. Use isopropyl alcohol to degrease the tape application surface. Wipe away dirt from the tape. Apply the front door sash tape rear according to the procedure below.
| Align the tape with the upper and lower specified position. Peel off the backing paper of the upper side by the cut line, and apply the top of tape temporarily.
| Peel off the backing paper under the tape by half of all tape. Press the tape by a special tool Stripe Tape Spatula (MB990528). While peeling off the remaining backing paper from up to down, press the tape by a special tool (MB990528). Peel off the application tape from up to down towards 180 degrees.
| Press the folded area of the tape end at 3 steps (60 degrees, 120 degrees, and holding), while rolling it toward the vehicle inside.
| Finally, press the A area strongly by finger and roll the tape inside thoroughly (there are three slits on the tape).
| >>B<< REAR DOOR SASH TAPE FRONT/REAR INSTALLATION CAUTION The ambient temperature should be 20 to 30°C. Ensure that the working area is clean. Ideally, the tape application should be done at ambient temperature of 25°C. If ambient temperature is less than 15°C, heat the tape and application surface to a temperature of 20 to 30°C. If ambient temperature is 35°C or higher, cool down them. The adhesive property of the tape is deteriorated at low temperature, so the tape may come adrift easily. Meanwhile, it gets softened at hot temperature. When beginning to apply the tape, pay particular attention. If the end of the tape cannot be applied to the specified position with an accuracy of less than 1 mm, it may cause the poor appearance or adhesion.
| Use the special tool Stripe Tape Spatula (MB990528) to apply the tape with a steady pace and pressure. If you do not apply the tape with a steady pace or pressure, or abort the application, a shallow groove (lateral groove called as "Shock line") may be present on the tape surface. Meanwhile, if you apply it too quickly, air bubbles may be formed under the tape. Wrap a soft cloth (synthetic fiber) around the tip of the special tool. Use isopropyl alcohol to degrease the tape application surface. Wipe away dirt from the tape. Apply the rear door sash tape front/rear according to the procedure below.
| Align the tape with the upper and lower specified position. Peel off the backing paper of the upper side by the cut line, and apply the top of tape temporarily.
| Peel off the backing paper under the tape by half of all tape. Press the tape by a special tool Stripe Tape Spatula (MB990528). While peeling off the remaining backing paper from up to down, press the tape by a special tool (MB990528). Peel off the application tape from up to down towards 180 degrees.
| Press the folded area of the tape end at 3 steps (60 degrees, 120 degrees, and holding), while rolling it toward the vehicle inside.
| Finally, press the A to C areas strongly by finger and roll the tape inside thoroughly. NOTE: In the A area, there are three slits on the tape. In the B area, press the stepped section downwards thoroughly. In the C area, press the R section thoroughly.

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