Section 132 (Exterior / Interior Trim): Protector: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Subaru Outback and 2002 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Except OUTBACK:
NOTE: Paying attention to the position of clip (b).
OUTBACK: Remove clip (a) and bolt (b).
NOTE: Paying attention to the position of clip (c). - Attach masking tape to outer perimeter of side protector. (If original side protector is re-installed, tape the entire protector.)
- Insert fishing line [0.8 mm (0.31 in) dia.] between side protector and vehicle body. Cut (pull the line) through two-sided tape along side protector on the body. Using a puller, remove clips from vehicle body while pulling side protector towards yourself as required.
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NOTE:- To increase adhesive remover strength, leave two-sided tape on body and side protector.
- If two-sided tape is too thick, use a putty knife to cut it thin so that adhesive remover is ready for use.
- If two-sided tape is hard to remove, heat to approximately 40°C (104°F).
- Apply an even coat of adhesive remover to the two-sided tape.
- Recommended adhesive remover: SUMITOMO 3M4000 or equivalent
CAUTION: Do not apply adhesive remover to lacquer base coated body panels. - Attach plastic wrap to adhesive remover coated areas and heat to 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) for 5 to 10 minutes using an infrared lamp.CAUTION: Do not overheat until plastic wrap is somewhat white.
- Using a plastic spatula, remove traces of two-sided tape from body panel.
- Remove masking tape and clean traces of two-sided tape using a cloth dampened with white gasoline.
- Similarly, clean traces of adhesive from two-sided tape on side protector.
CAUTION:
Make sure side protector is clean and free of adhesive remover. Clean if necessary.