Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Manual - part 217

EXTERIOR  –  FRONT DOOR BLACK OUT TAPE

ET–97

ET

FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP

NO. 1 BLACK OUT TAPE

Non-reusable part

NO. 3 BLACK OUT TAPE

NO. 2 BLACK OUT TAPE

B138482E01

ET–98

EXTERIOR  –  FRONT DOOR BLACK OUT TAPE

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REMOVAL

1.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY 
TERMINAL

2.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR ARMREST BASE UPPER 
PANEL
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side (See page 

ED-9

).

3.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-
ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side (See page 

ED-9

).

4.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 SERVICE HOLE 
COVER
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side (See page 

ED-10

).

5.

REMOVE OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY 
(See page 

ET-39

)

6.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS OUTER 
WEATHERSTRIP ASSEMBLY (See page 

ET-39

)

7.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side (See page 

ED-11

).

8.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side (See page 

ED-12

).

9.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME SUB-
ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side (See page 

ED-12

).

10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET 

GARNISH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side (See page 

ED-12

).

11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR WINDOW LOWER FRAME

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side (See page 

ED-12

).

EXTERIOR  –  FRONT DOOR BLACK OUT TAPE

ET–99

ET

12. REMOVE NO. 1 BLACK OUT TAPE

(a) Using an infrared light, heat the No. 1 black out 

tape.
CAUTION:
Do not burn yourself with the heated front door 
panel or infrared light.
HINT:
Heat at 40 to 60

°C (104 to 140°F) for 3 to 5 minutes.

(b) Lift the end portion with your nail and peel it parallel 

to the attachment surface.

13. REMOVE NO. 3 BLACK OUT TAPE

(a) Using an infrared light, heat the No. 3 black out 

tape.
CAUTION:
Do not burn yourself with the heated front door 
panel or infrared light.
HINT:
Heat at 40 to 60

°C (104 to 140°F) for 3 to 5 minutes.

(b) Lift the end portion with your nail and peel it parallel 

to the attachment surface.

14. REMOVE NO. 2 BLACK OUT TAPE

(a) Using an infrared light, heat the No. 2 black out 

tape.
CAUTION:
Do not burn yourself with the heated front door 
panel or infrared light.
HINT:
Heat at 40 to 60

°C (104 to 140°F) for 3 to 5 minutes.

(b) Lift the end portion with your nail and peel it parallel 

to the attachment surface.

B135201

B135205

B135203

ET–100

EXTERIOR  –  FRONT DOOR BLACK OUT TAPE

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INSTALLATION

HINT:
The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the 
same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless 
otherwise specified.

1.

INSTALL NO. 2 BLACK OUT TAPE
(a) Application precautions.

(1) Application temperature.

1. If the temperature is below 15

°C (59°F), 

using an infrared light, heat the base (body 
attachment surface) and black out tape up to 
between 20 and 30

°C (68 and 86°F). If the 

temperature is over 35

°C (95°F), perform 

the operation after lowering the temperature 
to below 35

°C (95°F).

HINT:
•

The most suitable temperature for 
applying the black out tape is 25

°C 

(77

°F).

•

The black out tape cannot be applied 
correctly at low temperatures due to its 
stiffness and weak adhesion. The tape 
loses its consistency at high temperature.

(2) Pre-application procedure.

1. Any uneven twisting or dust on the base 

(body attachment surface) causes a 
defective appearance due to air being 
trapped under the black out tape during 
application. Make sure there is no uneven 
twisting or dust on or around the base or 
black out tape.
HINT:
When the air is dry in winter, put cardboard 
between the pieces of black out tape and 
keep it in a dry flat place.

(3) Handling.

1. Keep the black out tape in a dry flat level 

place because it is easily deformed.
NOTICE:
Do not fold, bend or expose the tape to 
high temperatures.

(4) Application method (Method of squeegee 

operation and application for general portions).
NOTICE:
•

The positioning accuracy must be within 
1 mm (0.039 in.) when starting the 
application, otherwise, poor appearance 
and adhesion will result.

•

Do not reuse black out tape that has been 
removed. It causes deformation and 
weak adhesion.