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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:
NUMBER:
DATE:
REVISED:
2009-2013MY Forester
Rear Door Wheel Arch Molding
15-131-08R
08/20/08
02/22/13
INTRODUCTION
In the event you encounter a customer complaint that the rear door wheel arch molding is
loose, there is the possibility that the 3M™ Tape which attaches the molding has not adhered
properly. Please use the following repair procedure for replacing the molding(s).
PART INFORMATION
PART NAME
Molding Rear Door LH
Molding Rear Door RH
PART NUMBER
E201SSC030
E201SSC060
REPAIR PROCEDURE / INSTRUCTIONS
Rear Door Wheel Arch Molding
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trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to
do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Bulletin Number: 15-131-08R; Date: 02/22/13
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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION TIPS
DO NOT:
• Apply Parts to surface that are not thoroughly cleaned.
• Install parts if the temperature is less than 60 degrees or more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Apply less than 30 PSI to 3M Tape surfaces for less than 30 seconds.
• Install using other adhesives or epoxy not listed in the instructions.
DO:
• Make sure all installation surfaces are clean, free of dirt, grease and debris.
• Make sure all vehicle surfaces are between 60 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit, to allow
for proper 3M Tape adhesion.
• Only use 3M Tape as indicated in installation instructions.
• Apply 30 psi to all 3M tape surfaces for a minimum of 30 seconds.
• Allow 24 hours for maximum bond.
CAUTION: If proper application pressure and time requirements are not followed, the
part will not adhere properly to the vehicle!
Removal Procedure
1) Remove loose wheel arch molding.
2) Remove all adhesive residue using 3M™ Stripe Off Wheel (PN 07499) or equivalent.
3) Use 3M™ General Purpose Adhesive Remover, or equivalent, to remove any
		 remaining adhesive.
4) Clean surface thoroughly.
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REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
1
Use an alcohol wipe to clean surfaces at areas of
tape (shown below). NOTE: It is very important
that the surface is clean and has a surface
temperature between 60°F & 110°F.
Alcohol
Pad
2
Open door. Hold Inner Door Piece on door,
aligning edge of door with alignment tab on inner
door piece.
Inner Structure
Inner Structure
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While holding the properly aligned part to
door, peel the two 1/2” tape liners on vehicle
side and press part into place, focusing on
shaded area (shown below), using 30 psi of
pressure over the entire length of the part,
holding for 30 seconds in each location.
Shaded area
indicates portion
of part to have
pressure applied.
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Break alignment tab. Trim with utility knife along
scoring line if necessary.
Proper
ProperAdhesion
Adhesion
Procedure
Procedure
1
2
4
1)Pull
PullBacking
BackingTape.
tape.
1)
2)Press
Press(30
(30psi
psi/ /30
30sec.
sec.min.)
min.)
2)
3)Pull
PullBacking
BackingTape.
tape.
3)
4)Press
Press(30
(30psi
psi/ /30
30sec.
sec.min.)
min.)
4)
5)Pull
PullBacking
Backingtape.
tape.
5)
6)Press
Press(30
(30psi
psi/ /30
30sec.
sec.min.)
min.)
6)
7)Pull
Pullremaining
remainingBacking
BackingTape.
Tape.
7)
8)
Press
remaining
areas
8) Press remaining areas
(30psi
psi/ /30
30sec.
sec.min.)
min.)
(30
a. Press lower section to
a. Press lower section to
adhere lower tape.
adhere lower tape.
b. Press upper section to
b. Press upper section to
adhere upper tape.
adhere upper tape.
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Ensure inner structure is adhered and placed
properly. Position outer door piece over inner
door piece. Align flare with door edge as shown
in picture below. Avoid rolling part over door
seam radius).
Good
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No Good
Peel liner from 1/4” tape while pressing upward
on inner edge of part.
Tape
contact
Tape
contactand
and
good
pressure
good
pressurealong
along
all areas
between
all areas
between
parts
is critical.
parts
is critical.
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Tape contact and
good pressure along
all areas between
parts is critical.
Verify position, and peel liners from remaining
tape pieces. Press part into place, applying 30 PSI
of pressure for a minimum of 30 seconds in each
location. Allow 24 hours for maximum bond.
Tape contact and
good pressure along
all areas between
parts is critical.
Note: Check for interface between the door piece and the
door seal by slowly pushing the door shut. If necessary,
adjust door seal by pushing it up towards the body.
WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair can be claimed
using:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
WHEEL ARCH
MOLDING; R&R, ONE
WHEEL ARCH
MOLDING, R&R, EACH
ADDITIONAL
LABOR OPERATION #
Bulletin Number: 15-131-08R; Date: 02/22/13
FAIL CODE
B067-101
LABOR TIME
0.3 hours
ZJS - 23, 29
C067-105
0.2 hours
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