Reassembly

EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF RACK: REASSEMBLY

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT ROOF RACK LEG CUSHION LH

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When installing the front roof rack leg cushion, heat the roof rack assembly surface using a heat light.

Standard:

NOTICE:
Do not heat the roof rack assembly excessively.

(a) Clean the roof rack assembly surface.

(1) Using a heat light, heat the roof rack assembly surface.

(2) Remove the double-sided tape from the roof rack assembly surface.

(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

(b) Install a new front roof rack leg cushion.

(1) Remove the peeling paper from the face of a new front roof rack leg cushion.

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After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(2) Install the front roof rack leg cushion as shown in the illustration.

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Press the front roof rack leg cushion firmly to install it.

2. INSTALL NO. 1 ROOF CARRIER PROTECTOR

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When installing the No. 1 roof carrier protector, heat the roof rack assembly surface using a heat light.

Standard:

(1) Remove the peeling paper from the face of a new No. 1 roof carrier protector.

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After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(2) Install the No. 1 roof carrier protector as shown in the illustration.

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Press the No. 1 roof carrier protector firmly to install it.

3. INSTALL REAR ROOF RACK LEG CUSHION LH

HINT
When installing the rear roof rack leg cushion, heat the roof rack assembly surface using a heat light.

Standard:

(1) Remove the peeling paper from the face of a new rear roof rack leg cushion.

HINT
After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

(2) Install the rear roof rack leg cushion as shown in the illustration.

HINT
Press the rear roof rack leg cushion firmly to install it.