Abstract: An adhesive tape includes a base tape layer, an adhesive layer, and a release liner. The adhesive layer is applied to the base tape layer and includes a tacky surface. The release liner is arranged on the tacky surface, and is also configured for removal from the base tape layer to thereby uncover the tacky surface. The release liner is constructed from a film that is characterized by a microstructure having polymer chains with a multi-axial orientation such that the release liner has substantially equivalent strength in multiple non-parallel directions. A method of affixing a component to a panel via the adhesive tape is also disclosed.