1999 SUBARU FORESTER heater

C: DEEP DAMAGE SUCH AS A BREAK OR HOLE THAT REQUIRES FILLING
Much of the peripheral grained surface must be sacrificed for repair, and the degree of restoration may not
be worth the expense. (The surface, however, will become almost flush with adjacent areas.)
Recommended repair kit: PP Part Repair Kit (NRM)
Process
No.Process name Job contents
1 Bumper removal Remove bumper as required.
2 Part removal Remove parts built into bumper as required.
3Bumper place-
mentPlace bumper on a paint worktable as
required.
It is recommended that contour of worktable
accommodate internal shape of bumper.
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4Surface prepara-
tionRemove dust, oil, etc. from areas to be repaired and surrounding areas, using a suitable sol-
vent (NRM No. 900 Precleno, white gasoline, or alcohol).
5 CuttingIf damage includes cracks or holes, cut a
guide slit of 20 to 30 mm (0.79 to 1.18 in) in
length along the crack or hole up to the
bumper's base surface. Then, bevel or ªvee-
outº the affected area using a knife or grinder.
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6 Sanding (I) Grind beveled surface with sand paper (#40 to #60) to smooth finish.
7 Cleaning Clean the sanded surface with the same solvent as used in Process No. 4.
8Temporary weld-
ingGrind the side just opposite the beveled area with sand paper (#40 to #60) and clean using a
solvent.
Temporarily spot-weld the side, using a PP welding rod and heater gun.
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NOTE:
IDo not melt welding rod until it flows out. This results in reduced strength.
ILeave the welded spot unattended until it cools completely.
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6. Repair Instructions for Colored PP Bumper

Process
No.Process name Job contents
9 WeldingUsing a heater gun and PP welding rod, weld the beveled spot while melting the rod and dam-
aged area.
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NOTE:
IMelt the sections indicated by hatched area.
IDo not melt welding rod until it flows out, in order to provide strength.
IAlways keep the heater gun 1 to 2 cm (0.4 to 0.8 in) away from the welding spot.
ILeave the welded spot unattended until it cools completely.
10 Sanding (II)Remove excess part of weld with a putty knife. If a drill or disc wheel is used instead of the
knife, operate it at a rate lower than 1,500 rpm and grind the excess part little by little. A higher
rpm will cause the PP substrate to melt from the heat.
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Sand the welded spot smooth with #240 sand paper.
11 MaskingMask the black substrate section using masking tape.
Recommended masking tape: Nichiban No. 533 or equivalent
12Cleaning/
degreasingCompletely clean the entire coated area, using solvent similar to that used in Process No. 4.
13 Primer coatingApply a coat of primer to the repaired surface and its surrounding areas. Mask these areas, if
necessary.
Recommended primer: Mp/ 364 PP Primer
NOTE:
Be sure to apply one coat of primer at a spraying pressure of 245 to 343 kPa
(2.5 to 3.5 kg/cm
2, 36 to 50 psi) with a spray gun.
14 Leave unattended.Leave the repaired area unattended at 20ÉC (68ÉF) for 10 to 15 minutes until primer is half-dry.
NOTE:
If dirt or dust gets on the coated area, wipe it off with a cloth dampended with alcohol. (Do not
use thinner since the coated area tends to melt.)
15Primer surfacer
coatingApply a coat of primer surfacer to the repaired area two or three times at an interval of 3 to 5
minutes.
Recommended surfacer:
IUPS 300 Flex Primer
INo. 303 UPS 300 Exclusive hardener
INPS 725 Exclusive Reducer (thinner)
IMixing ratio:2:1(UPS 300: No. 303)
IViscosity: 12 Ð 14 sec/20ÉC (68ÉF)
ICoated film thickness: 40 Ð 50
16 Drying Allow the coated surface to dry for 60 minutes at 20ÉC (68ÉF) [or 30 minutes at 60ÉC (140ÉF)].
17 Sanding (III) Sand the coated surface and its surrounding areas using #400 sand paper and water.
18Cleaning/
degreasingSame as Process No. 12.
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6. Repair Instructions for Colored PP Bumper

3. FLOOR SECTION
1) Removal order of floor mat:
(1) Remove front seats.
(2) Remove rear seat cushion. [W2A1].>
(3) Remove console box, depending on the
specifications.
(4) Remove front pillar lower trim panel. to 5-3 [W5A1].>
(5) Remove center pillar lower trim panel. to 5-3 [W5A1].>
(6) Remove side sill cover. [W5A1].>
(7) Remove clips from floor mat.
NOTE:
When pulling out edge, do not pull mat alone; pull
mat together with edge. Pry off two steel clips on
side sill front cover and one on side sill rear cover
using screwdriver.
(8) Remove mat hook.
(9) Remove mat from toe board area.
(10) Remove mat from rear heater duct.
(11) Roll mat, and take it out of opened rear
door.
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(12) Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
ISecure mat firmly with hook and velcro tape.
IInsert mat edge firmly into the groove of side sill
cover.
2) Removal order of rear floor box:(1) Remove clips and then detach rear floor
boxes.
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(2) Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. ROOF TRIM
1) Remove head console.
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2) Remove sunvisor and assist rail.
3) Remove front pillar upper trim and center pillar
upper trim , rear quarter
upper trim and rear rail trim.
4) Detach sunroof garnish (A). (Sunroof equipped
model)
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5) Using ST, remove clips.
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5. Inner Trim Panel

11) Remove the two bolts and lower steering col-
umn.
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12) Set temperature control switch to ªFULL
HOTº, mode selector switch to ªDEFº position and
recirc switch to ªFRESHº position.
13) Disconnect temperature control cable and
mode control cable from heater unit then discon-
nect recirc control cable from intake unit.
NOTE:
Do not move switch and link when installing.
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1. Instrument Panel