EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Door Sash Tape
CAUTION:
• When applying tape, use a spatula, etc. to apply evenly, pushing it against the sash to make sure that no air bubbles are formed.
If air bubbles are formed, reapply the tape.
• If the tape is wrinkled, etc. during application, replace the tape.
• Turning points and ends of the tape will be a cause for peeling if the pressure is insufficient during application, so make sure to push down on the tape firmly when applying.
• There are locations where the tape ends will overlap each other. When applying the tape, be careful of the order of their application.
• Front
• Rear
1. Match the upper area of the gusset and the cut area of the tape as shown in the figure. (Position of the arrow)
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(1) |
Front door sash tape - front |
2. Apply tape from the front of the vehicle towards the rear.
NOTE:
Apply the tape end at a position within 2.5±1.5 mm (0.1±0.06 in) from the front door rear sash line.
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(1) |
Front door sash tape - front |
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(2) |
Front door rear sash line |
3. Cut off both ends of the front door sash tape — rear.
4. Match the sash corner and the cut area of the tape as shown in the figure. (Position of the arrow)
5. The lower end of the tape is to be aligned so that a space of approximately 3.7 mm (0.15 in) remains, so that the attachment holes of the weather strip outer are not blocked. (Position of the arrow)
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(1) |
Front door sash tape — rear |
6. Apply tape from the top of the vehicle towards the bottom.
7. Fold the corners at the door upper end area in the order of (1) - (3).
8. Thereafter, install door parts in the reverse order of disassembly.
9. Install while paying attention to make a uniform clearance around the front door panel. For the dimension of clearance, refer to “SPECIFICATION” in “General Description”. 
1. Apply the tape so that the end of the tape is within 2.5±1.5 mm (0.1±0.06 in) of a line extending from the rear door upper sash.
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(1) |
Rear door sash tape — rear |
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(2) |
Line extending from the rear door upper sash |
2. Apply tape from the top of the vehicle towards the bottom.
3. Match the rear door upper sash corner and the cut area of the tape as shown in the figure. (Position of the arrow)
NOTE:
Apply the tape so that the end of the tape is within 2.5±1.5 mm (0.1±0.06 in) of a line extending from the rear door front sash.
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(1) |
Rear door sash tape — medium |
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Line extending from the front sash of the rear door |
4. Apply tape from the rear of the vehicle towards the front.
5. Fold the door upper end in order from (1) to (3).
6. Cut off both ends of the rear door sash tape — front.
7. Match the sash corner and the cut area of the tape as shown in the figure. (Position of the arrow)
8. The lower end of the tape is to be aligned so that a space of approximately 3.7 mm (0.15 in) remains, so that the attachment holes of the weather strip outer are not blocked. (Position of the arrow)
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(1) |
Rear door sash tape — front |
9. Apply tape from the top of the vehicle towards the bottom.
10. Fold the door upper end in order from (1) to (2).
11. Thereafter, install door parts in the reverse order of disassembly.