Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Installation
CAUTION: • Always replace the clips that were damaged during removal of the molding - roof with new parts. • While installing the molding - roof, be careful not to catch the glass molding with the tip of the front side and rear side.
• When installing the clip - roof molding, remove adhesive remaining on the installation surface of vehicle body side, then clean the body side. • Use the primer provided with the adhesive. (Do not allow the primer to dry. It is two-liquid type adhesive though it is named as such.) 1. Loosen the clip - roof molding by applying hot air, and let the thermal adhesive tape become hard to eliminate adhesive force. CAUTION: If it is possible that hot air from the dryer may cause paint surface discoloration, use the dryer with a narrow nozzle. Preparation tool: Industrial dryer 2. Remove the clip - roof molding with a longnose pliers. CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the paint surface with the edge of clip - roof molding. NOTE: If it is hard to remove, soften the clip - roof molding again. 3. Remove adhesive remaining on the vehicle body side by scraping it with a plastic spatula while applying hot air using a dryer, and clean the area where adhesive has been removed. 4. Install the clip - roof molding. (1) Apply approx. 0.5 mm (0.02 in) thickness of adhesive evenly on the clip - roof molding. CAUTION: If sealant has been applied when the body was repaired, smoothen the sealant on the clip installation area. Adhesive: 3M DP-100 or equivalent (2) Apply primer to the body side of the clip - roof molding installation area. CAUTION: Do not allow primer to dry. Primer: Primer provided with 3M DP-100 or equivalent (3) After primer is applied, affix the clip according to the position shown in the figure. CAUTION: Install the molding - roof when 40 minutes or more have passed after the clip - roof molding was press-fit. (1) Gently rub the clip - roof molding to make adhesive and primer fit in. (2) Press-fit the clip - roof molding firmly.
5. Install the molding - roof. (1) Fit the molding - roof in the clip on the front side. (2) While pressing the center of the molding - roof to the body side, fit the clip on the rear side. |
Removal
CAUTION:• Be careful not to damage the body.• Do not remove the clip - roof molding.• If the clip - roof molding is damaged, replace it with a new clip.Release the clips, and remove ...
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Caution
• Prior to starting work, pay special attention to the following:1. Always wear work clothes, a work cap, and protective shoes. Additionally, wear a helmet, protective goggles, etc. if necessary.2. Protect the vehicle using a seat cover, fender cover, etc.3. Prepare the service tools, clean cl ...
