INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF ADHESIVE COMPONENTS
<20V, R, GLX, LS>
           
<SPORT GEAR, GLS, XLS, LTD>
           
REMOVAL
   
  1. Attach protection tape all the way along the edges of the double-sided tape which is still adhering to the body.
       
    1. Scrape off the double-sided tape with a resin spatula as possible.
    1. Peel off the protection tape.
    1. Wipe the body surface and clean it with a rag moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
    <Remove double-sided tape remaining on side sill garnish and adhere double-sided tape (when re-using side sill garnish)>
         
      1. Scrape off the double-sided tape on the side sill garnish with a resin spatula as possible.
      1. Wipe the side sill garnish surface and clean it with a rag moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
      1. Remove only a small portion of the residual adhesive.
      1. Adhere the double-sided tape as specified on the side sill garnish.
      INSTALLATION
      SIDE SILL GARNISH INSTALLATION
           
        1. Tear off the double-sided tape backing paper.
        2. NOTE: If you attach the adhesive tape to the edge of the backing paper, it will be easy to tear off.
        1. Install the side sill garnish.
        2. NOTE:  If the double-sided tape is difficult to affix in cold temperature, etc., warm the bonding surfaces of the body and side sill garnish to about 40 - 60°C before affixing the tape.
        1. Firmly press in the side sill garnish.
           
          • The ambient temperature should be 20 to 38°C. Ensure that the working area is clean.
          • If ambient temperature is less than 20°C, heat the protect film and application surface to a temperature of 20 to 30°C.
          • Be careful that air bubbles are not formed under the protect film.
        1. Installation procedure
          1. Wipe the protect film application surface and clean it with a rag moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
          1. Remove backing paper from the protect film, and apply the film to the specified position.
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