REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION



Front overfender removal steps


·
 Front mud guard (Refer to .)
<<A>>
 >>A<<
 1.
 Rivet
<<B>>
2.
 Front overfender

>>B<<
 3.
 Front overfender pad



Rear overfender removal steps


·
 Rear mud guard (Refer to .)
<<B>>
4.
 Rear overfender <Short wheelbase>

>>B<<
 5.
 Rear overfender pad <Short wheelbase>

>>C<<
 6.
 Protect film<Short wheelbase vehicles without side step>
<<B>>
7.
 Rear overfender <Long wheelbase>

>>B<<
 8.
 Rear overfender pad <Long wheelbase>

>>C<<
 9.
 Protect film<Short wheelbase vehicles without door garnishes>

>>C<<
 10.
 Protect film<Long wheelbase vehicles without door garnishes>

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> RIVET REMOVAL
Refer to the Disassembly Service Point for FRONT BUMPER ().

<<B>> FRONT/REAR OVERFENDER REMOVAL

Use the special tool ornament remover (MB990784) to pry out the overfender.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< RIVET INSTALLATION
Refer to the Reassembly Service Point for FRONT BUMPER ().

>>B<< FRONT/REAR OVERFENDER PAD INSTALLATION
1.Scrape off a double-sided tape (hereafter called as "tape") remaining on body with a resin spatula as much as possible.
2.Wipe the tape application surface and clean it with a rag moistened with the parts cleaner (MZ100387 or equivalent).
3.Apply the primer to the tape application surface and let it dry.
4.Install the overfender pad (hereafter called as "pad") to either the overfender or body in the following way.
<Install the overfender with pad to body>
(1) Scrape off a tape on the pad with a resin spatula as much as possible.
(2) Wipe the tape application surface and clean it with a rag moistened with the parts cleaner (MZ100387 or equivalent).
(3) Apply the primer to the tape application surface and let it dry.
caution Because a commercial tape with 4 mm width is not available, use by cutting the tape to 4 mm width.
(4) Apply a commercial tape with 0.8 mm thickness to the pad.
<Install the overfender and pad to body>
caution Because a commercial tape with 0.4 mm thickness used between the overfender and pad is not available, use a new pad with 0.4 mm and 0.8 mm thickness tapes adhered.
(1) Scrape off a tape on the overfender with a resin spatula as much as possible.
(2) Wipe the tape application surface and clean it with a rag moistened with the parts cleaner (MZ100387 or equivalent).
(3) Apply the primer to the tape application surface and let it dry.
(4) Install the pad to the overfender.
5.Install the overfender with pad and firmly press in the overfender to body.
note If the double-sided tape is difficult to affix in cold temperature, etc., warm the bonding surfaces of the tape to about 40 - 60°C before affixing the tape.

>>C<< PROTECT FILM INSTALLATION

1. Installation position
2.
caution
  • The ambient temperature should be 20 to 38°C. Ensure that the working area is clean.
  • If ambient temperature is less than 20°C, heat the protect film and application surface to a temperature of 20 to 30°C.
  • Be careful that air bubbles are not formed under the protect film.
Installation procedure
(1) Wipe the protect film application surface and clean it with a rag moistened with the parts cleaner (MZ100387 or equivalent).
(2) Remove backing paper from the protect film, and apply the film to the specified position.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE
The procedure is the same as removal and installation of side aid dam double-sided tape (Refer to ).