Outside Molding: Replacement

HINT:

• The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• When replacing the molding, heat the body and molding using a heat light.

Heating temperature: 

1. REMOVE OUTSIDE MOLDING 
   1. Using a heat light heat the molding.
   2. Tie both piano wire ends to wooden block or similar object.
   3. Scrape the double-sided tape off by pulling the piano wire as shown in the illustration.
   Fig 1: Removing Outside Molding

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   NOTE:

   • If reusing the molding, take care not to damage the molding.
   • Do not damage the body.
2. INSTALL OUTSIDE MOLDING 
   1. Using a heat light, heat the body.
   2. Remove the protective tape from the body.
   3. Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
   4. Clean the molding (if reusing the molding).
      1. Using a heat light, heat the molding.
      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the molding.
      3. Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
      4. Apply new bouble-sided tape to the molding as shown in the illustration.
         Fig 2: Applying Bouble-Sided Tape To Molding

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   5. Using a heat light, heat the body and molding.
   6. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the molding and attach the molding securely to the vehicle body.
      NOTE: Be careful that dirt or foreign objects do not stick to adhesive part when removing the peeling paper.
   7. Push the molding to the body.
   NOTE: Do not apply excessive force onto the molding. Instead, apply steady pressure with your thumbs.