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Front Bumper
19 Top coat (I)Solid color Metallic color
Use a “block” coating method.
Recommended paint:
Suncryl (SC)
No. 307 Flex Hardener
SC Reducer (thinner)
Mixing ratio: 3: 1
Suncryl (SC) vs. No. 307 Flex Hardener
Viscosity: 11 — 13 sec/20°C (68°F)
Coated film thickness: 40 — 50µ
Spraying thickness: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm
2, 36 — 50 psi)Use a “block” coating method.
Recommended paint:
Suncryl (SC)
No. 307 Flex Hardener
SC Reducer (thinner)
Mixing ratio: 3: 1
Suncryl (SC) vs. No. 307 Flex Hardener
Viscosity: 11 — 13 sec/20°C (68°F)
Coated film thickness: 20 — 30µ
Spraying thickness: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm2, 36 — 50 psi)
20 Leave unattended. Not required.Leave unattended at 20°C (68°F) for at least 10
minutes until the topcoated area is half-dry.
N
OTE:
Be careful to keep dust or dirt from coming in
contact with the affected area.
21 Top coat (II) Not required.Apply a clear coat three times at an interval of 3
to 5 minutes.
Recommended paint:
SC710 Overlay Clear
No. 307 Flex Hardener
SC Reducer (thinner)
Mixing ratio: 3: 1
Suncryl (SC) vs. No. 307 Flex Hardener
Viscosity: 10 — 13 sec/20°C (68°F)
Coated film thickness: 20 — 30µ
Spraying pressure: 245 — 343 kPa
(2.5 — 3.5 kg/cm
2, 36 — 50 psi)
22 DryingAllow the coated surface to dry at 20°C (68°F) for two hours or 60°C (140°F) for 30 minutes.
NOTE:
Do not allow the temperature to exceed 80°C (176°F) since this will deform the PP substrate.
23 Inspection Carefully check the condition of the repaired area.
24 Masking removal Remove the masking tape applied in Process No. 11 and 13.
25 Parts installation Install the parts on bumper in reverse order of removal.
26 Bumper installation Install the bumper. Pro-
cess
No.Process name Job contents
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Rear Bumper
6. Rear Bumper
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the bolts and clips.
3) Remove the clips from bumper and bracket.
4) Remove the rear combination light assemblies
from each side.
Combination Light Assembly.>
5) Remove the two clips from each side.
6) Remove the floor box.7) Remove the rear skirt trim.
8) Remove the bolt to remove bracket from
bumper.
9) Loosen the four nuts to remove rear bumper.
10) Disengage the clips to remove bumper upper
beam.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to COMPONENT in General Descrip-
tion.
General Description.>
C: REPAIR
Refer to front bumper repair.
MOVAL, Front Bumper.>
EI-00043
EI-00044
EI-00045
EI-00047
EI-00046
EI-00048
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Mud Guard
7. Mud Guard
A: REMOVAL
1) Jack-up the vehicle.
2) Remove the clip to remove air flap.
3) Remove the screws and clips to remove mud
guard.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
EI-00049
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Cowl Panel
8. Cowl Panel
A: REMOVAL
1) Open the front hood.
2) Remove the wiper arm.
MOVAL, Front Wiper Arm.>
3) Remove the clips to remove cowl side panels.
4) Loosen the clips to remove cowl panel.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
(A) Clip
EI-00050
EI-0725: (A)
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Side Sill Spoiler
9. Side Sill Spoiler
A: REMOVAL
Remove the clips (one on front fender arch, six on
bottom of side sill spoiler, one on top of side sill
spoiler), then remove the side sill spoiler.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
EI-00053
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Side Garnish
10.Side Garnish
A: REMOVAL
1) Incise the edge of garnish using cutter, and then
remove the garnish with pulling towards you by
hands.
NOTE:
Remove the garnish carefully. Forced removal of
garnish may damage garnish and clips.
2) Adhere the masking tape around area where the
double-sided tape of side garnish was adhere.
3) Apply the solvent (SUMITOMO 3M 4000 or equiv-
alent) to the area where double-sided tape was ad-
hered.
NOTE:
Wipe off immediately when the solvent is touched
on the garnish surface.
Do not use the solvent to the body which repaired
with lacquer paint.
4) Cover the area where the solvent applied using
plastic wrap, and then heat the double-sided tape
was adhered for 5 to 15 minutes in 40 to 60°C (104
to 140°F) using heat lamp.
5) Remove the double-sided tape of side garnish
side tape by following above step 3) and 4).
NOTE:
When the double-sided tape is not removed com-
pletely using above steps, use the scraper.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Apply the PRIMER (SUMITOMO 3M K-500 or
equivalent) widely to the slightly larger area where
double-sided tape was adhered, and then adhere
the double-sided tape (SUMITOMO 3M 5305 or
equivalent).
NOTE:
Use 5 mm (0.2 in) width and 1 mm (0.04 in) thick-
ness double-sided tape.
2) Heat the vehicle body to 40 to 60°C (104 to
140°F) and garnish to 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) using
heat lamp.
3) Remove the double-sided tape backing sheet, and
then align the clips to vehicle body holes. Press and
install the side garnish applying 69 — 98 N (7 — 10
kgf, 15 — 22 lbf) by the hands, using care to avoid air
entering.
NOTE:
To keep the adhesion, do not wash the vehicle
within 24 hours.
After the adhesion, use care not to move the side
garnish up and down.
C: INSPECTION
Check the side garnish is not damaged or
cracked.
Check the clips are not broken.
(1) Double-sided tape
(2) Front side
EI-00109
(1)
(2)
EI-00110
(1)
(2)
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Front Door Trim
11.Front Door Trim
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive force to the clip. Other-
wise the clip may be broken.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the gusset cover.
3) Pull up the inner remote cover toward you to re-
move upper hook. Pull down it to remove the lower
hook. Remove the inner remote cover.
4) Remove the power window control switch.
to GW-7, REMOVAL, Power Window Control
Switch.>
5) Remove the clips of trim panel using clip remov-
er to remove trim panel.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
EI-00054
EI-00055
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Rear Door Trim
12.Rear Door Trim
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not apply excessive force to the clip. Other-
wise the clip may be broken.
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Pull up the inner remote cover toward you to re-
move upper hook. Pull down it to remove the lower
hook. Remove the inner remote cover.
3) Remove the power window control switch.
GW-7, REMOVAL, Power Window Control Switch.>
4) Remove the clips of trim panel using clip remov-
er to remove trim panel.
B: INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
EI-00054
EI-00098