Exterior/interior trim

Outside moulding

13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
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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 moulding, heat the body and moulding using a heat light.
Heating temperature:
NOTICE:
NOTICE: Do not heat the body and moulding excessively. 1. REMOVE OUTSIDE MOULDING
  1. Using a heat light heat the moulding.
  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.
NOTICE:
  • If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
  • Do not damage the body.
Remove outside moulding Remove outside moulding 2. INSTALL OUTSIDE MOULDING
  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 moulding (if reusing the moulding).
  5. Using a heat light, heat the moulding.
  6. Remove the double−sided tape from the moulding.
  7. Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
  8. Apply new bouble−sided tape to the moulding as shown in the illustration.
  9. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.
  10. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the moulding and attach the moulding securely to the vehicle body.
NOTICE: Be careful that dirt or foreign objects do not stick to adhesive part when removeing the peeling paper.

g. Push the moulding to the body.

NOTICE: Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding. Instead, apply steady pressure with your thumbs.

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