Mitsubishi Outlander: Door Sash Tape

SPECIAL TOOL

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal and post-installation operation

• Door Trim Assembly Removal and Installation
• Door Beltline Weatherstrip Inner Removal and Installation
• Door Opening Weatherstrip Outer Removal and Installation
• Door Window Glass Runchannel Removal and Installation
• Door Beltline Molding Removal and Installation

Removal steps

1. Front door sash tape, rear
2. Rear door sash tape, front
3. Rear door sash tape, rear

Required Special Tool:

• MB990528: Stripe Tape Spatula

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

DOOR SASH TAPES REMOVAL

CAUTION Pay attention to keep from getting burned by hot door panel or tapes.

1. Use a hair drier to warm the tape.

2. Peel the tip of the tape with your finger, and then peel off the tape in parallel with the application surface.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

DOOR SASH TAPES INSTALLATION

CAUTION

• The ambient temperature should be 20 − 30 ºC(68 − 86ºF). Ensure that the working area is clean. Ideally, the tape application should be done at ambient temperature of 25ºC(77ºF).
• If ambient temperature is less than 15ºC(59ºF, heat the tape and application surface to a temperature of 20 − 30 ºC(68 − 86ºF). Alternatively, allow it to cool if it is 35ºC(95ºF) or higher. The adhesive property of the tape is deteriorated at low temperature, so the tape may come adrift easily. Meanwhile, the tape will be softened excessively at high temperature.
• When beginning to apply the tape, pay particular attention.

  If the end of the tape cannot be applied to the specified position with an accuracy of less than 1 mm(0.04 in), it may cause the poor appearance or adhesion.

• When using the special tool, stripe tape spatula (MB990528) to apply the tape, be sure to move it steadily, evenly and without interruption. If you fail to do so, a groove (usually known as shock line) may be left on the tape surface. Meanwhile, if you move it too slowly, air bubble may be left inside the tape. Keep even pressure, constant speed and steady application angle when moving the special tool.

1. Wrap a soft cloth (synthetic fiber) around the tip of the special tool.

2. Use 3M AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent to clean the tape application surfaces.

3. Wipe away dirt from the tape.

4. Apply the door sash tape according to the procedure below.

1. Position the tape at the upper and lower locating points.
2. Peel of backing strip from the top of the tape and attach it temporarily.
3. Peel off the backing strip to the half length of the tape.
4. Apply the tape using the special tool while peeling off the remaining backing strip.

5. For the front rear door sash tape, apply it to plain surface (A). Then apply it to stepped surface (B).

6. Press the folded area of the tape by three stages (60º, 120º and holding), rolling in toward the vehicle inside direction.

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