DOOR SASH TAPE
REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
   
    • 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.
  1. Wrap a soft cloth (synthetic fiber) around the tip of the special tool.
  1. Use isopropyl alcohol to degrease the tape application surface.
  1. Wipe away dirt from the tape.
  1. Apply the front door sash tape rear according to the procedure below.
       
      1. Align the tape with the upper and lower specified position.
      1. Peel off the backing paper of the upper side by the cut line, and apply the top of tape temporarily.
         
        1. Peel off the backing paper under the tape by half of all tape.
        1. Press the tape by a special tool Stripe Tape Spatula (MB990528).
        1. While peeling off the remaining backing paper from up to down, press the tape by a special tool (MB990528).
        1. Peel off the application tape from up to down towards 180 degrees.
           
          1. Press the folded area of the tape end at 3 steps (60 degrees, 120 degrees, and holding), while rolling it toward the vehicle inside.
             
            1. Finally, press the A area strongly by finger and roll the tape inside thoroughly (there are three slits on the tape).
             
            • 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.
          1. Wrap a soft cloth (synthetic fiber) around the tip of the special tool.
          1. Use isopropyl alcohol to degrease the tape application surface.
          1. Wipe away dirt from the tape.
          1. Apply the rear door sash tape front/rear according to the procedure below.
               
              1. Align the tape with the upper and lower specified position.
              1. Peel off the backing paper of the upper side by the cut line, and apply the top of tape temporarily.
                 
                1. Peel off the backing paper under the tape by half of all tape.
                1. Press the tape by a special tool Stripe Tape Spatula (MB990528).
                1. While peeling off the remaining backing paper from up to down, press the tape by a special tool (MB990528).
                1. Peel off the application tape from up to down towards 180 degrees.
                   
                  1. Press the folded area of the tape end at 3 steps (60 degrees, 120 degrees, and holding), while rolling it toward the vehicle inside.
                     
                    1. 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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