ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING (for Hatchback) > INSTALLATION



1. INSTALL NO. 1 ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP

NOTICE:
Follow these procedures only when replacing the clips.
  1. Remove the tape that remains on the moulding surface of the vehicle body, and then clean the surface with a non-residue solvent.

  1. Using an infrared light, heat the clip installation surface of the vehicle body and roof drip side finish moulding.

    Heating Temperature 
    Area
    Temperature
    Vehicle Body
    40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding
    20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    CAUTION:
    Do not burn yourself on the hot body panel or with the infrared light.

    NOTICE:
    Do not excessively heat the vehicle body or roof drip side finish moulding.


    B272520E01
  1. Install the 2 new clips in the positions shown in the illustration. Press in the clips by hand.

    Standard Measurement:
    Dimension
    Measurement
    a
    3.7 mm (0.146 in.)
    b
    1.1 to 2.1 mm (0.043 to 0.083 in.)
    c
    34.3 to 35.3 mm (1.350 to 1.390 in.)
    d
    4.8 mm (0.189 in.)
    e
    0.6 to 1.6 mm (0.024 to 0.063 in.)
    f
    16.5 to 17.5 mm (0.650 to 0.689 in.)

    NOTICE:
    After pressing in the clips, wait 30 minutes or more before installing the roof drip side finish moulding.

    HINT:
    1. Minimum hardening time: 30 minutes
    2. Time needed for complete hardening: 24 hours


2. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING
  1. Engage the 2 clips and install the roof drip side finish moulding.