Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 217

N21444

: 2 Clips

Adhesive Tape

BO–50

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BODY

BODY OUTSIDE MOULDING

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4.

REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING

(a)

Remove the 2 screws.

(b)

Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 40 – 60

°

C (104

– 140

°

F).

NOTICE:
Do not heat the moulding excessively.
(c)

Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTICE:

If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the
moulding.

Do not damage the body.

(d)

Remove the moulding.

BO0A7–01

H01603

Adhesive Tape

Adhesive Tape

Adhesive Tape

Adhesive Tape

Adhesive Tape

Front Fender Moulding

Front Door Outside Moulding

Rear Door Outside Moulding

Quarter Outside Moulding

–

BODY

BODY OUTSIDE MOULDING

BO–51

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INSTALLATION

1.

CLEAN BODY MOUNTING SURFACE

(a)

Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40
– 60

°

C (104 – 140

°

F).

(b)

Remove adhesive tape from the body.

(c)

Wipe off stains with a cleaner.

2.

CLEAN MOULDING

If reusing the moulding
(a)

Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 – 40

°

C (68 –

86

°

F).

NOTICE:
Do not heat the moulding excessively.
(b)

Remove the adhesive tape from the moulding.

(c)

Wipe off stains with a cleaner.

(d)

Apply new adhesive tape to the moulding as shown in the
illustration.

BO–52

–

BODY

BODY OUTSIDE MOULDING

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3.

INSTALL MOULDING

(a)

Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.
Body: 40 – 60

°

C (104 – 140

°

F)

Moulding: 20 – 30

°

C (68 – 86

°

F)

NOTICE:
Do not heat the moulding excessively.
(b)

Remove the moulding release sheet from the face of
moulding.

NOTICE:
When the moulding release sheet is removed, make sure
that no dirt or dust can get onto the uncoated area.
(c)

Align the bosses with their corresponding holes in the
body, and press firmly on the moulding.

NOTICE:
Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding, but apply
steady pressure with your thumbs.
(d)

Install the moulding.

BO0A8–01

H02704

Roof Side Rail Weatherstrip

Roof Drip Side Finish
Moulding

Front Roof Side
Weatherstrip Retainer

Center Roof Side Rail
Weatherstrip Retaner

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BODY

ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING

BO–53

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ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING

COMPONENTS