Retainer Replacement

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Gradually scrape off the adhesive tape (A) under the retainers (B) while heating it with a heat gun about 212-248°F (100-120°C).
NOTE:
- To prevent damage, do not heat the painted surface around the retainers too much.
- To keep the exterior resin parts near the front pillar from being overheated by the heat gun, wrap them with aluminum foil.
Fig 1: Scraping Off Adhesive Tape Under Retainers Using Heat Gun
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.
Install the retainers (A).
- -1 Peel the adhesive backing away from the retainers.
- -2 Line up the retainers with the alignment marks (B) on the body, and attach the retainers with adhesive tape (C).
- -3 Apply two-part epoxy adhesive (D) around the edge of the retainers as shown in Fig 2 .
Adhesive tape:
- Thickness 1 mm (0.04 in.)
- Width 8 mm (0.32 in.)
Fig 2: Installing Retainers
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.