Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 3185

9. Roof Spoiler
A: REMOVAL
1. LARGE-SIZED ROOF SPOILER
1) Remove the bolt cap, and then remove the two
bolts.
2) Remove the roof spoiler.
2. SMALL-SIZED ROOF SPOILER
1) Slide in a thin thread of 0.8 mm (0.031 in) diam-
eter or less (fishing line etc.) between body and
spoiler, and then remove the spoiler detaching dou-
ble-sided tape.
NOTE:
• To optimize the effect of solvent, slide the thread
along the body without removing the double-sided
tape on surface of body and spoiler.
• If it is difficult to detach the double-sided tape,
warm up to approx. 40°C (104°F).
ROOF SPOILER
• If the double-sided tape remains thick on surface
due to interfacial peeling, apply the solvent after
slicing off the double-sided tape using a cutter.
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2) Adhere the masking tape around the double-sid-
ed tape remaining on surface of body and spoiler.
3) Apply the solvent uniformly on double-sided tape
using a brush.
CAUTION:
• Do not use the solvent to body which is re-
paired with lacquer paint.
• Wipe off immediately when the solvent is
touched on surface of body and spoiler.
Solvent:
3M 8907 or equivalent
4) Cover the area where solvent is applied using
plastic wrap (A), and then heat the double-sided
tape for 5 to 10 minutes in 40 to 60°C (104 to
140°F) using a heat lamp (B).
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EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM
(A) (B)
(A) Panel
(B) Spoiler
(C) Double-sided tape
(A)
(A)
(C)
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(B)
EI-00479
(B)
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