Rodeo LS 4WD V6-3.2L (1998)
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CLEAN LINT FREE WIPING CLOTHS
(not reprocessed rags)
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HARD RUBBER ROLLER
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3M ADHESIVE CLEANER
PROCEDURE
APPLICATION TEMPERATURE
1.
Both the side step and the adhesive strip [1] must be between 60° and 111°F. Avoid extreme temperatures and moisture. If the temperatures are
less than this, both the side step and adhesive strip [1] can be heated with heat lamps or heat guns. Warmer surfaces are desirable for proper
wet-out of the adhesive.
SIDE STEP SURFACE PREPARATION
1.
The installation area must be clean. Airborn dust, oils, etc., may contaminate the bonding surface. The side step should be clean and dry. The side
step application surface should then be washed with 3M adhesive cleaner after removal of the existing adhesive strip.
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Use clean lint-free wiping cloths or disposable wipes and change them when visually soiled.
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Reprocessed rags should not be used as they may contain waxes and or residual contaminants.
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Care should be taken that the cleaning cloths do not rub or touch tires or any other surfaces that might contaminate the side step application
surface.
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There should not be any operations after the cleaning procedure that could contaminate the surface.
2.
Allow 72 hours for the adhesive to cure before using the side step.
ADHESIVE STRIP APPLICATION
CAUTION!
DO NOT remove the adhesive tape liner from the adhesive Strip [1] until you are ready to stick it in place. Doing so risks contaminating the adhesive
tape surface. Common sources of contaminants include oil from the installer's hands, dust or lint from clothing, and dirt or dust from workbenches
and floors. Once the liner is removed, never touch the adhesive surface. Contaminated adhesive strips should never be installed.
1.
Remove the existing adhesive strip by lifting the corner and peeling the adhesive strip from the side step.
