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JEEP-WRANGLER JL 2018+
DOOR PANEL SET
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DATE: 02.09.20 P. 1
CHECK LIST
ITEM DESCRIPTION DRAWING AMOUNT
A*VHB TAPE N/A
BGREASE PENCIL 1 PC
CPOLYURETHANE ADHESIVE
310 ml 1 PC
TOOLS
WE RECOMMEND
2 PERSONS FOR
INSTALLATION
READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE INSTALLATION
WASH BEFORE
INSTALLING 24 hrs
AFTER INSTALLING
DO NOT WASH CAR
VERSION 
*ALREADY INSTALLED ON THE PART
AD - PART NUMBER: JE05D26
INSTALLATION MANUAL
ADHESIVE
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21 cm
CLEAN IN ONE DIRECTION TO
REMOVE DIRT PROPERLY
CLEAN THE INSTALLATION ZONE
TEST FIT THE DOOR PANEL
MEASURE
2
3
1
21 cm
MEASURE 21 cm
FROM THE DOOR
HANDLE AND MARK
ALIGN WITH
THE MARKING
KEEP THE
GAP EVEN
The ideal temperature range of the part and the vehicle when installing
must be 16ºC (60ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF), this guarantees a correct assembly.
FRONT DOOR PANEL
DOOR PANEL SET - WRANGLER JL 2018+
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DATE: 02.09.20 P. 3
INSTALLATION MANUAL
MARK THE OUTLINE
4
REMOVE THE DOOR PANEL
5
B
CLEAN THE ADHESIVE CHANNEL
6
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PLACE THE DOOR PANEL
9
VERIFY ASSEMBLY
PEEL THE LINER LEADS
8
A
STICK THE LINER
LEAD ON THE
OUTSIDE
LINER
POLYURETHANE ADHESIVE MUST NEVER
TOUCH THE DOUBLE SIDED TAPE
APPLY POLYURETHANE ADHESIVE
7
POLYURETHANE
DO NOT APPLY POLYURETHANE
IN THE DRAINAGE CHANNELS
C
POLYURETHANE
ADHESIVE
Ø 1/4”
DOUBLE - SIDED TAPE
DOOR PANEL SET - WRANGLER JL 2018+
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DATE: 02.09.20 P. 5
INSTALLATION MANUAL
REMOVE THE LINER
10
PRESS FIRMLY ALL OVER THE EDGE
11
DURING APPLICATION, THE VEHICLE,
ADD ON PARTS AND TAPE MUST BE
AT OR ABOVE 16 °C OR 60 °F. A FULL
SURFACE CONTACT BETWEEN TAPE
AND SUBSTRATE IS IMPORTANT FOR
GOOD ADHESION PERFORMANCE.
CONTACT IS ACHIEVED BY APPLYING
PRESSURE. IN PRACTICE, A PRESSURE
BETWEEN 40 AND 50 N/CM² IS
USUALLY NEEDED.
APPLY LIGHT PRESSURE BEHIND TAPE TAB
AS IT IS REMOVED TO ADHERE THE TAPE TO
THE VEHICLE SURFACE
CLEAN THE MARKINGS
12
REMOVE MASKING TAPE
2
40-50 N/cm
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TEST FIT THE DOOR PANEL
3
21 cm
21 cm
MEASURE
1
CLEAN THE INSTALLATION ZONE
2
REAR DOOR PANEL
MEASURE 21 cm
FROM THE DOOR
HANDLE AND MARK
CLEAN IN ONE DIRECTION TO
REMOVE DIRT PROPERLY
ALIGN WITH
THE MARKING
KEEP THE
GAP EVEN
DOOR PANEL SET - WRANGLER JL 2018+
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DATE: 02.09.20 P. 7
INSTALLATION MANUAL
REMOVE THE DOOR PANEL
5
B
MARK THE OUTLINE
4
CLEAN ADHESIVE CHANNEL
6
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PLACE THE DOOR PANEL
9
PEEL THE LINER LEADS
8
A
STICK THE LINER
LEAD ON THE
OUTSIDE
LINER
APPLY POLYURETHANE ADHESIVE
7
C
POLYURETHANE
POLYURETHANE ADHESIVE MUST NEVER
TOUCH THE DOUBLE SIDED TAPE
DO NOT APPLY POLYURETHANE
IN THE DRAINAGE CHANNELS
POLYURETHANE
ADHESIVE
Ø 1/4”
DOUBLE - SIDED TAPE
DOOR PANEL SET - WRANGLER JL 2018+
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DATE: 02.09.20 P. 9
INSTALLATION MANUAL
REMOVE THE LINER AND PRESS
10
PRESS FIRMLY ALL OVER THE EDGE
11
CLEAN THE MARKINGS
12
REMOVE MASKING TAPE
2
40-50 N/cm
DURING APPLICATION, THE VEHICLE,
ADD ON PARTS AND TAPE MUST BE
AT OR ABOVE 16 °C OR 60 °F. A FULL
SURFACE CONTACT BETWEEN TAPE
AND SUBSTRATE IS IMPORTANT FOR
GOOD ADHESION PERFORMANCE.
CONTACT IS ACHIEVED BY APPLYING
PRESSURE. IN PRACTICE, A PRESSURE
BETWEEN 40 AND 50 N/CM² IS
USUALLY NEEDED.
APPLY LIGHT PRESSURE BEHIND TAPE TAB
AS IT IS REMOVED TO ADHERE THE TAPE
TO THE VEHICLE SURFACE
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INSTALLED PART
REPEAT ALL STEPS
FOR RH SIDE
DOOR PANEL SET - WRANGLER JL 2018+
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DATE: 02.09.20 P. 11
INSTALLATION MANUAL
BODY COLOR PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS
GENTLY SAND THE PART USING 400
GRIT SAND PAPER OR RED SCOTCH
BRITE SPONGE. BE CAREFUL NOT TO
DAMAGE SURROUNDING FACTORY
FINISHES. CLEAN WITH ISOPROPYL
ALCOHOL AFTERWARD.
APPLY A GOOD QUALITY 2K
PRIMER.
CAREFULLY INSPECT THE PARTS,
THEY MUST HAVE A SMOOTH
PAINTREADY SURFACE.
REMOVE ANY POWDER PARTICLES
USING A LINTFREE FLANNEL
TOWEL BEFORE APPLYING THE
PAINT.
APPLY BASE COAT TO GET A
SMOOTH AND FINE FINISH.
WAIT 15 MINUTES, CAREFULLY
INSPECT AND DETAIL WHERE
NECESSARY.
APPLY A THIN LAYER
OF CLEAR COAT. WAIT 5 MORE MINUTES.
APPLY ADDITIONAL CLEAR COAT
AS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE
DESIRED GLOSS LEVEL.
WAIT 5 MORE MINUTES.
CURE AT A MAXIMUM
TEMPERATURE OF 60°C 140°F
FOR 15 MINUTES. DO NOT EXCEED
SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE.
MAKE SURE THE PART IS SECURED CORRECTLY TO THE VEHICLE OR RACK DURING
PAINT AND CURE PROCESS TO AVOID ANY RISK OF FALLING.
IMPORTANT
IF REQUIRED BEFORE INSTALLATION, APPLY THE FOLLOWING PROCESS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING WITH PAINTING PROCESS
60° C MAX.
1 2
34
5 6
CLEAR 15 MIN
5 MIN
CLEAR
CLEAR
7 8
9 10
BODY KIT
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JEEP-WRANGLER JL 2018+
AD - PART NUMBER: JE05D26
DOOR PANEL SET
AD - PART NUMBER: JE05A01
GRIVE HIVE STYLE
AD - PART NUMBER: JE05A15
1. FLAT TOP HIGH FLARE SET
AD - PART NUMBER: JE05A20
2. INNER FENDER LINER SET
IMPORTANT:
IF YOU INSTALL BOTH SETS, ALWAYS START WITH INSTALLATION
FROM THE FLAT TOP HIGH FLARE SET
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