Acura NSX 1997 Service Manual page 1414

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3. If the old side sill panel is to be reinstalled, check the adhesive tape of the separator for damage, and replace the adhe-
sive tape.
-1 Remove the separator from the panel.
-2 Scrape the old adhesive tape, and clean the separator surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
-3 Apply primer (3M N-200, or equivalent) to the separator where new adhesive tape will be applied.
-4 Apply new adhesive tape (3M 4211, or equivalent) onto the separator.
-5 Clean the panel bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
-6 Apply primer (3M N-200, or equivalent) to the panel where the separator will be applied.
-7 Remove the adhesive backing from the adhesive tape (panel side).
-8 Glue the separator to the panel. Be sure the separator line up with the alignment line.
4. Remove the adhesive backing from the adhesive tape (front fender side), and clean the front fender bonding surface
with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
5. Install the side clips on the side sill panel.
6. Hold the panel up, and fit all the side clips into the holes in the body, then push on the panel until the clips snap into
place, and push the adhesive tape portion into place.
7. Install all the expansion clips.
8. Reinstall the front and rear inner fenders.
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