Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Manual — part 218

EXTERIOR – FRONT DOOR BLACK OUT TAPE

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1. In order to suppress bubble formation,

slightly raise the portion not being pressed
by the squeegee away from the base. Tilt
the squeegee between 40 and 50

° (in the

pushing direction) and between 30 and 45

°

(in the pulling direction), and apply 20 to 30
N (2 to 3 kg, 4 to 6 lb) of pressure at a
velocity of 3 to 7 cm/sec. while pushing out
the air.

NOTICE:
While using the squeegee, do not change
the speed, stop the operation or change
the force of the application. Doing so
could cause a streak across the surface
of the black out tape called a shock line.
While using the squeegee, keep the
speed and force of application constant
and the angle correct.

Pushing Direction:

Pulling Direction:

40 to 50°

3 to 7 cm/sec.

Squeegee

Black Out Tape

Backing Paper

10 to 20 mm
(0.394 to 0.787 in.)

10 to 20 mm
(0.394 to 0.787 in.)

30 to 45°

3 to 7 cm/sec.

Squeegee

Black Out Tape

Backing Paper

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HINT:
•

The squeegee can be tilted in either the
pushing direction or in the pulling
direction against the attachment portion.

•

Perform the procedure while peeling the
backing paper off the black out tape, 10
to 20 mm (0.394 to 0.787 in.) from the
end of the squeegee.

(5) Application method (Method of squeegee

operation).
1. If the tape cannot be pressed in one step

using the squeegee, perform the application
in several steps. Using your finger or a
thicker part of the squeegee, gradually apply
the tape to the small R portion of the
hemming portion in 2 or 3 steps.
HINT:
Peel off the backing paper at the hemming
portion and apply the black out tape with
your finger or a thicker part of the squeegee.

(6) Application method (Method of squeegee

operation and application method for corner
sections).
1. Carefully apply the tape using a finger after

peeling the backing paper off the corner
section.

2. In order to prevent appearance deterioration

caused by the tape pin angle, turn in the
tape at the corner after heating the black out
tape with a dryer.

(7) Inspection.

1. Repeat the application using new black out

tape.
NOTICE:
Do not use a needle to rectify bubbles in
any glazed tape being applied to the
outer panel, in order to make scratches
virtually imperceptible.
HINT:
Use an instant adhesive if the hemming or
corner portions of the black out tape are
partially peeled off.

(b) Clean the attachment surface (Using an infrared

light).
(1) Using an infrared light, heat any black out tape

and adhesive remaining on the body.
CAUTION:
Do not burn yourself with the heated body
or infrared light.

(2) Using a shop rag or piece of cloth, rub the

remaining black out tape and adhesive off the
body.

(3) Using a non-residue solvent, clean the

attachment surface.

3

2

1

Squeegee

Hemming Portion

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EXTERIOR – FRONT DOOR BLACK OUT TAPE

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(c) Clean the attachment surface (Using a tape removal

disc).
(1) Set the 8 discs in the holder and insert the

removal disc into an air drill or electric drill.
NOTICE:
Use an electric drill of which the no-load
operation is 2,000 to 3,000 r/min.

(2) Using a tape removal disc, rub the remaining

black out tape and adhesive off the body.
NOTICE:
•

Wear protective glasses during the
operation.

•

Rotate and operate the disc in the correct
direction.

•

Visually check that the cutting portion is
not damaged while rubbing the
remaining black out tape and adhesive
off the body.

(3) Using a non-residue solvent, clean the

attachment surface.

(d) Apply new No. 2 black out tape to the positions

shown in the illustration.

Installation position

2.

INSTALL NO. 3 BLACK OUT TAPE
(a) Application precautions.

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 black out
tape.

(b) Clean the attachment surface (Using an infrared

light).
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 black out
tape.

A

A

a

b

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Measurement

a

2 to 4 mm (0.079 to 0.157 in.)

b

4 to 6 mm (0.157 to 0.236 in.)

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(c) Clean the attachment surface (Using a tape removal

disc).
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 black out
tape.

(d) Apply new No. 3 black out tape to the positions

shown in the illustration.

Installation position

3.

INSTALL NO. 1 BLACK OUT TAPE
(a) Application precautions.

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 black out
tape.

(b) Clean the attachment surface (Using an infrared

light).
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 black out
tape.

(c) Clean the attachment surface (Using a tape removal

disc).
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 black out
tape.

A

A

a

b

Unnecessary
Portion

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Mark

Measurement

a

4 to 6 mm (0.157 to 0.236 in.)

b

2 to 4 mm (0.079 to 0.157 in.)