Subaru Legacy 2005 Service Manual page 3994

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
13.Side Protector
A: REMOVAL
(1) Front door protector
1) Slide in a thin thread (A) of 0.8 mm (0.031 in) di-
ameter or less (fishing line etc.) between body and
protector, and cut the double-sided tape. By pulling
the protector toward you, remove the clip using clip
remover.
(A)
NOTE:
• To optimize the effect of solvent, slide the thread
along body without removing the double-sided tape
on the surface of body and spoiler.
• If it is difficult to remove the double-sided tape,
warm it up to approx. 40°C (104°F).
Side Protector
(A)
(2) Rear door protector
EI-00153
(1)
• If the double-sided tape remains thick on the sur-
face due to interfacial peeling, apply solvent after
slicing off the double-sided tape using a cutter.
(A)
(A) Panel
(B) Side protector
(C) Double-sided tape
2) Apply masking tape around the double-sided
tape remaining on the surface of body or spoiler.
3) Apply solvent uniformly on the double-sided tape
using a brush.
CAUTION:
• Do not use solvent to the body which has
been repaired with lacquer paint.
• Wipe off immediately when the solvent is at-
tached on surface of the body or spoiler.
Solvent:
3M 8907 or equivalent
EI-42
(A)
(2)
(A) White clip
(B) (C)
EI-01084
EI-00478