PD017 04
PD017 04
PD017 04
PD017-04
Title:
WHEEL FILM FOR BRAKE ROTOR
Technical Service RUST PREVENTION
BULLETIN Models:
Introduction To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will
be adopted instead of using a cardboard type anti–rust cover.
The purpose of the wheel film is to protect the disc brake rotor from weather elements
and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film
should remain on the wheel as long as possible.
NOTE:
S Retain the wheel film on the disc wheel during vehicle display and storage.
S Do not remove the wheel film right away at Pre–Delivery Service (PDS) if the vehicle
will be stored after PDS.
S Remove the wheel film just prior to delivery to customers.
Removal Firmly hold the outer end of the wheel film to pull it off.
Procedure
NOTE:
S If film adhesive residue is found on the disc wheel, remove it with a soft
cloth dipped in ethyl alcohol (ethanol). Do not use thinner to remove the
adhesive residue.
S When the wheel film is removed below an ambient temperature of 0_C (32_F), it is
possible that the film may tear. For ease of film removal in cold conditions, please
warm the film above 0_C (32_F) using one of the following methods:
– Splash (hot) water on the wheel film.
– Warm wheel film with cotton cloth soaked in hot water.
– Warm wheel film with heat gun. Be sure not to overheat the film and wheel.
– Warm wheel film by infrared heater (lamp) for paint. Be sure not to overheat
the film and wheel.
– Warm wheel film by steam car wash.
– Park vehicle indoors (e.g. garage, etc.) for an extended period of time.
Disposal Please follow local laws for disposal. Polyethylene film will not generate harmful gasses
Procedure when it is burned.
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WHEEL FILM FOR BRAKE ROTOR RUST PREVENTION – PD017-04 July 16, 2004
Avalon
TMMK
Camry
JAPAN
Celica
NUMMI Front
TMMC Rear
Corolla
Front
JAPAN Rear
Highlander
Front
Matrix TMMC
Rear
MR2
Prius JAPAN
RAV4
Solara TMMK
Scion xA
Scion xB JAPAN
Scion tC
This is a tentative schedule. There is a possibility that the introduction timing may be delayed on some models.
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