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Outer Door Sill Molding, Replacing







Outer Door Sill Molding, Replacing

Outer door sill molding cannot be removed without destroying it.

Door sill moldings must be affixed only at room temperature.

For this purpose, bring vehicle and door sill moldings to room temperature at least 2 hours before processing.

Protective moldings must be adhered within 90 minutes after protective foil has been removed.

After adhering strip, leave vehicle 4 hours in room temperature.





1 Front sill panel trim

- Heat door sill molding using a hot air gun and carefully pull upward and off

- Clean adhesion surface with mineral spirits, treat with silicone remover and rub dry.

- Heat adhesion surface to approx. 40 ? using a hot air gun.

- Pull protective foil from double-sided adhesive tape shortly before installation.

- Clip in door sill molding and press on.

2 Rear sill panel trim

- Heat door sill molding using a hot air gun and carefully pull upward and off

- Clean adhesion surface with mineral spirits, treat with silicone remover and rub dry.

- Heat adhesion surface to approx. 40 ? using a hot air gun.

- Pull protective foil from double-sided adhesive tape shortly before installation.

- Clip in door sill molding and press on.