Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Instruction - part 218

EXTERIOR  –  FRONT DOOR BLACK OUT TAPE

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1. In order to suppress bubble formation, 

slightly raise the portion not being pressed 
by the squeegee away from the base. Tilt 
the squeegee between 40 and 50

° (in the 

pushing direction) and between 30 and 45

° 

(in the pulling direction), and apply 20 to 30 
N (2 to 3 kg, 4 to 6 lb) of pressure at a 
velocity of 3 to 7 cm/sec. while pushing out 
the air.

NOTICE:
While using the squeegee, do not change 
the speed, stop the operation or change 
the force of the application. Doing so 
could cause a streak across the surface 
of the black out tape called a shock line. 
While using the squeegee, keep the 
speed and force of application constant 
and the angle correct.

Pushing Direction:

Pulling Direction:

40 to 50°

3 to 7 cm/sec.

Squeegee

Black Out Tape

Backing Paper

10 to 20 mm
(0.394 to 0.787 in.)

10 to 20 mm
(0.394 to 0.787 in.)

30 to 45°

3 to 7 cm/sec.

Squeegee

Black Out Tape

Backing Paper

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HINT:
•

The squeegee can be tilted in either the 
pushing direction or in the pulling 
direction against the attachment portion.

•

Perform the procedure while peeling the 
backing paper off the black out tape, 10 
to 20 mm (0.394 to 0.787 in.) from the 
end of the squeegee.

(5) Application method (Method of squeegee 

operation).
1. If the tape cannot be pressed in one step 

using the squeegee, perform the application 
in several steps. Using your finger or a 
thicker part of the squeegee, gradually apply 
the tape to the small R portion of the 
hemming portion in 2 or 3 steps.
HINT:
Peel off the backing paper at the hemming 
portion and apply the black out tape with 
your finger or a thicker part of the squeegee.

(6) Application method (Method of squeegee 

operation and application method for corner 
sections).
1. Carefully apply the tape using a finger after 

peeling the backing paper off the corner 
section.

2. In order to prevent appearance deterioration 

caused by the tape pin angle, turn in the 
tape at the corner after heating the black out 
tape with a dryer.

(7) Inspection.

1. Repeat the application using new black out 

tape.
NOTICE:
Do not use a needle to rectify bubbles in 
any glazed tape being applied to the 
outer panel, in order to make scratches 
virtually imperceptible.
HINT:
Use an instant adhesive if the hemming or 
corner portions of the black out tape are 
partially peeled off.

(b) Clean the attachment surface (Using an infrared 

light).
(1) Using an infrared light, heat any black out tape 

and adhesive remaining on the body.
CAUTION:
Do not burn yourself with the heated body 
or infrared light.

(2) Using a shop rag or piece of cloth, rub the 

remaining black out tape and adhesive off the 
body.

(3) Using a non-residue solvent, clean the 

attachment surface.

3

2

1

Squeegee

Hemming Portion

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(c) Clean the attachment surface (Using a tape removal 

disc).   
(1) Set the 8 discs in the holder and insert the 

removal disc into an air drill or electric drill.
NOTICE:
Use an electric drill of which the no-load 
operation is 2,000 to 3,000 r/min.

(2) Using a tape removal disc, rub the remaining 

black out tape and adhesive off the body.
NOTICE:
•

Wear protective glasses during the 
operation.

•

Rotate and operate the disc in the correct 
direction.

•

Visually check that the cutting portion is 
not damaged while rubbing the 
remaining black out tape and adhesive 
off the body.

(3) Using a non-residue solvent, clean the 

attachment surface.

(d) Apply new No. 2 black out tape to the positions 

shown in the illustration.

Installation position

2.

INSTALL NO. 3 BLACK OUT TAPE
(a) Application precautions.

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 black out 
tape.

(b) Clean the attachment surface (Using an infrared 

light).
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 black out 
tape.

A

A

a

b

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Measurement

a

2 to 4 mm (0.079 to 0.157 in.)

b

4 to 6 mm (0.157 to 0.236 in.)

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(c) Clean the attachment surface (Using a tape removal 

disc).
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 black out 
tape.

(d) Apply new No. 3 black out tape to the positions 

shown in the illustration.

Installation position

3.

INSTALL NO. 1 BLACK OUT TAPE
(a) Application precautions.

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 black out 
tape.

(b) Clean the attachment surface (Using an infrared 

light).
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 black out 
tape.

(c) Clean the attachment surface (Using a tape removal 

disc).
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the No. 2 black out 
tape.

A

A

a

b

Unnecessary 
Portion

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Measurement

a

4 to 6 mm (0.157 to 0.236 in.)

b

2 to 4 mm (0.079 to 0.157 in.)