Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Vehicle Exterior Section: Exterior Panels/Trim
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM0000018XY006X
Title: EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING: INSTALLATION (2008 Sequoia)

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP



NOTICE:

Only follow this procedure when replacing the clips.

(a) Remove the tape that remains on the moulding surface of the vehicle body, and then clean the surface with a non-residue solvent.

(b) Using an infrared light, heat the clip installation surface on the vehicle body and roof drip side finish moulding.

Heating Temperature:

Area

Temperature

Vehicle Body

40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)

Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding

20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

NOTICE:

Do not excessively heat the vehicle body or roof drip side finish moulding.

(c) Install new clips in the positions shown in the illustration. Press in the clips by hand.

Specification:

Area

Measurement

a

4.7 mm (0.185 in.)

b

5.1 mm (0.201 in.)

c

4.7 mm (0.185 in.)

d

5.0 mm (0.197 in.)

NOTICE:

After pressing in the clips, wait 30 minutes or more before installing the roof drip side finish moulding.

HINT:

  • Minimum hardening time: 30 minutes
  • Time needed for complete hardening: 24 hours

2. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING


(a) Engage the 2 clips and install the roof drip side finish moulding.

(b) Remove the protective tape.