Retainer Replacement

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to damage the windshield.
Take care not to bend the windshield side trim.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Gradually separate the adhesive tapes (A) under the retainer (B) while heating them with a heat gun to about 212-248°F (100-120°C).
NOTE:
- Do not overheat the painted surface around the retainers.
- To keep the exterior plastic parts near the A-pillar from being overheated by a heat gun, wrap them with aluminum foil.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Retainers And Alignment Marks
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Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean the body bonding surface. After cleaning, keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the surface.
Test fit the retainers (A) with the alignment marks (B).
Prepare the 3M Adhesive.
NOTE:
- 3M Scotch-Weld DP-100 NS Adhesive is supplied in a dual syringe plastic Duo-Pak cartridge as part of the 3M Scotch-Weld EPX Applicator system.
- Insert the Duo-Pak cartridge into the Duramix applicator gun.
- Using light pressure on the trigger, start the plunger into the cylinders.
- Remove the Duo-Pak cartridge cap; expel a small amount of adhesive, making sure both sides of the Duo-Pak cartridges are flowing evenly and freely.
- Attach the EPX mixing nozzle to the Duo-Pak cartridge.
- Begin dispensing the adhesive.
Clean the retainer (A) bonding surface with isopropyl alcohol, and let it dry, then apply an even coat of adhesive (B) to the bonding surface of the retainer.

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer Bonding Surface
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Position the retainers (A) with the alignment marks (B) on the A-pillar.

Fig 3: Identifying Retainers And A Pillar Alignment Marks
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Press the retainer onto the body, and let the adhesive harden for 30 minutes before installing the windshield side trim. The adhesive reaches maximum hardness after 24 hours.