Exterior/Interior Trim: Protector: Removal

Fig 1: Locating Protectors

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1. Attach masking tape (A) on the upper painted area of the protector.
   Fig 2: Attaching Masking Tape On Upper Painted Area Of Protector

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2. Release clip engagement using clip remover, and remove the protector while peeling off two-sided tape.
   Fig 3: Removing Protector Peeling Off Two-Sided Tape

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   NOTE:

   • To increase adhesive remover strength, leave two-sided tape on body and side protector.
   • If two-sided tape is too thick, use a putty knife to cut it thin so that adhesive remover is ready for use.
   • If two-sided tape is hard to remove, heat to approximately 40°C (104°F).
3. Apply an even coat of adhesive remover to the two-sided tape.
   1. Recommended adhesive remover:  SUMITOMO 3M4000 or equivalent
   CAUTION: Do not apply adhesive remover to lacquer base coated body panels. 
4. Attach plastic wrap (A) to adhesive remover coated areas and heat to 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) for 5 to 10 minutes using an infrared lamp (B).
   CAUTION: Do not overheat until plastic wrap is somewhat white. 
   Fig 4: Attaching Plastic Wrap To Adhesive Remover Coated Areas

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5. Using a plastic spatula, remove traces of two-sided tape from body panel.
6. Remove masking tape and clean traces of two-sided tape using a cloth dampened with white gasoline.
7. Similarly, clean traces of adhesive from two-sided tape on side protector.

CAUTION: Make sure side protector is clean and free of adhesive remover. Clean if necessary.