Rear Door Channel Tapes Replacement
NOTE:
- Keep dust away from the working area.
- When working at lower temperatures, heat the door channel and door channel tape with a hair dryer.
Door channel: about 15°C (59°F).
Door channel tape: about 30°C (86°F). - When heating the door channel tape, heat it evenly and gradually to prevent deformation.
- When pressing the door channel tape, slowly press it from the corner to prevent air bubbles and wrinkles.
- If there are air bubbles (A) in the door channel tape (B), prick them with a pin (C), then release the air with your finger or a plastic squeegee.
- If the air bubble is more than 10 mm (0.4 in.) in diameter, peel up the door channel tape, then reapply it.
1. | The following tools are required to replace the door channel tape:
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2. | Remove these items:Roof outer channel tape replacement:Center outer channel tape replacement:
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3. | Slowly peel up the old door channel tape while heating it with a hair dryer. |
4. | Clean the door channel bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface. |
5. | Attach the door channel tape:
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6. | As necessary, repeat the preceding steps. |
7. | Reinstall all remaining removed parts. |
8. | Check that the body color on the door channel is covered by the door channel tape. |
9. | Check for water leaks. Attachment Point (Reference): |