Subaru SOA801P001 Instructions D'installation

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
KIT CONTENTS:
TOOLS REQUIRED:
ISOPROPYL
ALCOHOL
*Sealant Adjustment
Tool Part #'s:
Isopropyl Alcohol
Front Doors
SOA801AT010 (Black)
Rear Doors
SOA801AT000 (White)
It is strongly recommended that this product be installed by your Subaru Retailer.
NOTE: If installing Body Side Moldings along with Door Edge Guards, the Body Side Moldings must be installed first. This is required for proper positioning of
the two accessories. If the vehicle has Body Side Moldings previously installed and the distance between the edge of the Body Side Molding and edge of the
door is less than 5mm, the Door Edge Guards will not be able to be installed due to spacing issues.
MEANING OF CHARACTERS:
: CAUTION – A process that must be
carefully observed in order to reduce the
risk of damage to the accessory/vehicle
and to ensure a quality installation.
STEP ONE: Prepare the Door's Surface
1a
Before installation, confirm there is sufficient clearance between the door edge and the sealant bead for proper seating of the Door Edge Guard.
To check seam sealer clearance, align the "green stripe" on the Sealant Adjustment Tool with the door edge (Figure "A").
Sealant bead should not touch the Sealant Adjustment Tool once seated on edge of door. To adjust the seam sealer clearance when
less than 2mm exists between the door edge and the seam sealer, align the "red stripe" on the Sealant Adjustment Tool with the
door's edge. Place the pushing edge in the crease where door sealant bead and metal meet on the inside of the door (Figure "B"),
then lightly tap the Sealant Adjustment Tool with rubber mallet to push back the seam sealer. It is critical that close attention be paid
to the first 18mm of sealant bead going down from the top where the Door Edge Guard starts and the last 18mm at the bottom where
PART NUMBER:
SOA801P001xx
Door Edge Guard 4 pcs.
Lint-Free Towel
: STOP - Damage to the vehicle may
occur. Do not proceed until process has
been complied with.
CHECK SEALANT IN AREAS INDICATED BY
GREEN LINE. RED LINES INDICATE NO
SEALANT NEEDS TO BE CHECKED DUE TO
CUT OUTS.
ONLY USE THE TOOL IN THE AREA THE DOOR EDGE GUARD WILL BE INSTALLED
Looking Down the Door Edge
CHECKING Figure "A"
the Door Edge Guard ends for proper Door Edge Guard retention.
ISSUE: DATE:
REV. - 04-17-17
PART NUMBER: SOA801P001xx
DESCRIPTION: FORESTER Door Edge Guard
Scissors
Paper Installation
Templates (Pages 4 & 5)
SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE
ADJUSTING Figure "B"
SUBARU OF AMERICA
Painter's Tape *Vaughan 12 oz.
Rubber Mallet
(or any 12 oz. Rubber Mallet)
: TOOLS & EQUIPMENT - Specific Tools
and equipment recommended for this
process.
INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE
Nylon
Removal
Tool
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