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Preparations Before Installing Door Opening Sealing Strip

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Note!
Both strip and vehicle should be at room temperature.

Note!
The surface to which Strip is to be glued must be free from dirt and grease.

Remove any remaining adhesive or tape using a cleaning agent, for example, isopropyl alcohol, naphtha or chemical-free petrol.

Note!
Allow for adequate ventilation.





Mask with 7 or 9 mm (0.3 or 0.35") masking tape around door opening as shown in figure.

Masking should be 7-9 mm (0.3 or 0.35") from edge (C), see figure.

Sand surface where strip was, using 1000 or 1200 grade abrasive-paper, as shown by shaded part of figure.

Note!
Clean dust from surface using a cleaning agent, for example, isopropyl alcohol, naphtha or chemical-free petrol.

Do not remove masking tape from rear-view mirror downwards during installation.