Lexus NX: Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP (w/o Roof Rack, except Glass Roof)
NOTICE:
- It is only necessary to perform this procedure when replacing a roof drip side finish moulding clip with a new one.
- If installing new roof drip side finish moulding clips, remove the adhesive remaining where the roof drip side finish moulding clips will be installed on the vehicle body and clean the vehicle body with a non-residue solvent.
HINT:
When installing a roof drip side finish moulding clip, heat the vehicle body and clip using a heat light.
Standard:
| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding Clip | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the vehicle body or roof drip side finish moulding clip excessively.
(a) Clean the vehicle body surface.
(1) Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
(2) Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
| (b) Apply a 2 to 3 mm (0.0787 to 0.118 in.) bead of adhesive (3M DP-105 or equivalent) to new No. 2 roof drip side finish moulding clips. HINT: Adhesive strength (tensile strength): 13.7 MPa (140.0 kgf/cm2, 1991 psi) or more (when the temperature is 23°C (73°F)) |
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(c) Apply primer to the body where the roof drip side finish moulding clip will be installed.
NOTICE:
Do not let the primer dry.
(d) While using the position shown in the illustration as a reference, place the roof drip side finish moulding clip onto the roof panel. Then position and install the clip using the locations on the roof panel after lightly pressing it so that the adhesive adheres to the primer.
| *a | Edge of Curved Surface | - | - |
Standard:
| Area | Specified Condition | Area | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 5.9 mm (0.232 in.) | D | 5.9 mm (0.232 in.) |
| B | 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) | E | 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) |
| C | 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) | - | - |
NOTICE:
Install the center roof drip side finish moulding when 40 minutes or more have elapsed after pressing and installing the roof drip side finish moulding clips.
HINT:
- Initial hardening time: 40 minutes
- Complete hardening time: 48 hours
2. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP (for Glass Roof)
NOTICE:
- It is only necessary to perform this procedure when replacing a roof drip side finish moulding clip with a new one.
- If installing new roof drip side finish moulding clips, remove the adhesive remaining where the roof drip side finish moulding clips will be installed on the vehicle body and clean the vehicle body with a non-residue solvent.
HINT:
When installing a roof drip side finish moulding clip, heat the vehicle body and clip using a heat light.
Standard:
| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding Clip | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the vehicle body or roof drip side finish moulding clip excessively.
(a) Clean the vehicle body surface.
(1) Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
(2) Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
| (b) Apply a 2 to 3 mm (0.0787 to 0.118 in.) bead of adhesive (3M DP-105 or equivalent) to new No. 2 roof drip side finish moulding clips. HINT: Adhesive strength (tensile strength): 13.7 MPa (140.0 kgf/cm2, 1991 psi) or more (when the temperature is 23°C (73°F)) |
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(c) Apply primer to the body where the roof drip side finish moulding clip will be installed.
NOTICE:
Do not let the primer dry.
(d) While using the position shown in the illustration as a reference, place the roof drip side finish moulding clip onto the roof panel. Then position and install the clip using the locations on the roof panel after lightly pressing it so that the adhesive adheres to the primer.
| *a | Edge of Curved Surface | - | - |
Standard:
| Area | Specified Condition | Area | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 5.9 mm (0.232 in.) | C | 5.9 mm (0.232 in.) |
| B | 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) | D | 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) |
NOTICE:
Install the center roof drip side finish moulding when 40 minutes or more have elapsed after pressing and installing the roof drip side finish moulding clips.
HINT:
- Initial hardening time: 40 minutes
- Complete hardening time: 48 hours
3. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH (w/o Roof Rack, except Glass Roof)
(a) Clean the vehicle body surface.
(1) Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
(2) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
(b) Remove the peeling paper from the face of a new roof drip side finish moulding LH.
HINT:
After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
(c) Attach the 2 clips to install the roof drip side finish moulding LH.
4. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH (for Glass Roof)
(a) Clean the vehicle body surface.
(1) Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
(2) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
(b) Remove the peeling paper from the face of a new roof drip side finish moulding LH.
HINT:
After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
(c) Attach the 2 clips to install the roof drip side finish moulding LH.
5. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING CLIP (w/ Roof Rack)
NOTICE:
- It is only necessary to perform this procedure when replacing a roof drip side finish moulding clip with a new one.
- If installing new roof drip side finish moulding clips, remove the adhesive remaining where the roof drip side finish moulding clips will be installed on the vehicle body and clean the vehicle body with a non-residue solvent.
HINT:
When installing a roof drip side finish moulding clip, heat the vehicle body and clip using a heat light.
Standard:
| Item | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Body | 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) |
| Roof Drip Side Finish Moulding Clip | 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) |
NOTICE:
Do not heat the vehicle body or roof drip side finish moulding clip excessively.
(a) Clean the vehicle body surface.
(1) Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
(2) Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
(3) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
| (b) Apply a 2 to 3 mm (0.0787 to 0.118 in.) bead of adhesive (3M DP-105 or equivalent) to new No. 2 roof drip side finish moulding clips. HINT: Adhesive strength (tensile strength): 13.7 MPa (140.0 kgf/cm2, 1991 psi) or more (when the temperature is 23°C (73°F)) |
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(c) Apply primer to the body where the roof drip side finish moulding clip will be installed.
NOTICE:
Do not let the primer dry.
(d) While using the position shown in the illustration as a reference, place the roof drip side finish moulding clip onto the roof panel. Then position and install the clip using the locations on the roof panel after lightly pressing it so that the adhesive adheres to the primer.
| *a | Edge of Curved Surface | - | - |
Standard:
| Area | Specified Condition | Area | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 5.9 mm (0.232 in.) | D | 5.9 mm (0.232 in.) |
| B | 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) | E | 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) |
| C | 5.0 mm (0.197 in.) | - | - |
NOTICE:
Install the center roof drip side finish moulding when 40 minutes or more have elapsed after pressing and installing the roof drip side finish moulding clips.
HINT:
- Initial hardening time: 40 minutes
- Complete hardening time: 48 hours
6. INSTALL REAR ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH (w/ Roof Rack)
(a) Attach the 2 clips to install the rear roof drip side finish moulding LH.
7. INSTALL ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH (w/ Roof Rack)
(a) Clean the vehicle body surface.
(1) Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
(2) Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
(b) Remove the peeling paper from the face of a new roof drip side finish moulding LH.
HINT:
After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
(c) Attach the 2 clips to install the roof drip side finish moulding LH.
8. INSTALL ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY (w/ Roof Rack)
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Removal
REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY Click here
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE FRONT ROOF RACK LEG CUSHION LH (
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Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspect
