Lexus ES: Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL NO. 5 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR
HINT:
When installing the No. 5 rocker panel moulding protector, heat the body rocker panel moulding assembly using a heat light.
Heating Temperature| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Body Rocker Panel Moulding Assembly | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
CAUTION:
- Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
- Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
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| *a | Heated Part |
| *b | Heat Light |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the body rocker panel moulding assembly excessively.
(a) Clean the body rocker panel moulding assembly.
(1) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the body rocker panel moulding assembly.
(2) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
(b) Using a brush or felt, apply primer or equivalent to the No. 5 rocker panel moulding protector installation area.
NOTICE:
- Use a clean brush or felt.
- Do not touch the body rocker panel moulding assembly until the primer has dried.
(c) Remove the release paper from a new No. 5 rocker panel moulding protector.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
| (d) Install the No. 5 rocker panel moulding protector as shown in the illustration. HINT: Press the No. 5 rocker panel moulding protector firmly to install it. |
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2. INSTALL NO. 4 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR
HINT:
When installing the No. 4 rocker panel moulding protector, heat the body rocker panel moulding assembly using a heat light.
Heating Temperature| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Body Rocker Panel Moulding Assembly | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
CAUTION:
- Do not touch the heat light and heated parts, touching the heat light may result in burns.
- Touching heated parts for a long time may result in burns.
| *a | Heated Part |
| *b | Heat Light |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the body rocker panel moulding assembly excessively.
(a) Clean the body rocker panel moulding assembly.
(1) Using a heat light, heat the body rocker panel moulding assembly surface.
(2) Remove any remaining double-sided tape from the body rocker panel moulding assembly.
(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
(b) Using a brush or felt, apply primer or equivalent to the No. 4 rocker panel moulding protector installation area.
NOTICE:
- Use a clean brush or felt.
- Do not touch the body rocker panel moulding assembly until the primer has dried.
(c) Remove the release paper from a new No. 4 rocker panel moulding protector.
HINT:
After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
| (d) Install the No. 4 rocker panel moulding protector. HINT: Press the No. 4 rocker panel moulding protector firmly to install it. |
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