SRX AWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2004)
Important:
DO NOT remove more than 2 mm (5/64 in) of material.
17.
Use an 8 mm (5/16 in) drill bit to remove 2 mm (5/64 in) of material from the outboard side of the LH and RH high mount stop lamp bezel
alignment holes located on the outside upper corners of the lift gate.
18.
Remove any metal burrs and debris.
Important:
DO NOT remove more than 2 mm (5/64 in) of material.
19.
Use an 8 mm (5/16 in) drill bit to remove 2 mm (5/64 in) of material from the outboard side of the LH and RH high mount stop lamp bezel
attachment holes located on the inside upper corners of the lift gate.
20.
Remove any metal burrs and debris.
21.
Scuff the lift gate and high mount stop lamp bezel weatherstrip mating surfaces with a Scotch~Brite(TM) pad.
22.
Use a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water on a dampened lint-free cloth to clean the lift gate and bezel surfaces.
23.
Remove the protective red release liner from the non-part number side of the new weatherstrip (P/N 25773051).
24.
Align the notches on the new weatherstrip to the ribs on the high mount stop lamp bezel from the center out to the RH edge and to the LH edge.
25.
Ensure the outer edge of the weatherstrip butts up to the forward edge of the bezel.
26.
Apply even hand pressure along the weatherstrip from the center out. Repeat this process 3-4 times.
27.
Remove primer # 3 from the adhesive kit. Shake the primer and, using a new dauber, apply to the lift gate surface. Ensure all scratches and bare
metal are covered.
28.
Apply primer # 3 to both sides of the 4 enlarged holes to prevent corrosion.
29.
Remove primer # 4 from the adhesive kit. Shake the primer and, using a new dauber, apply to the high mount stop lamp bezel surface next to the
new weatherstrip.
30.
Allow the primers to dry for 10 minutes prior to applying the adhesive.
