Stone Chip Protective Molding

Stone Chip Protective Molding

• The vehicle must reach room temperature before installing bonded moldings or trim.

• All adhesion surfaces must be free of dust and grease.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Roller (3356)

• Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

• Hot air Blower (VAS 1978/14A)

• Adhesive Strip Remover (VAS 6349)

• Cleaning solution (D 009 401 04)

• Sealant, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA)

Removing






- Carefully warm the stone chip protective molding - 1 - with the (VAS 1978/14A).

- Carefully pry the stone chip protective molding off the sill - 2 - in - direction of arrow - using the (3409).

- Remove the stone chip protective molding.

Installation






• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Moldings and Trim Overview ] Moldings and Trim Overview.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

• Replace damaged clips.

- Slide the new clip - 3 - onto the pin - 1 - - arrow -.

• The arrow - 2 - on the clip must point in the direction of travel.

- Use (VAS 6349) to remove any remaining adhesive.

- Clean the adhesive surfaces with cleaning solution (D 009 401 04).

- Peel off a little of the protective film - 2 - and - 4 - on both ends of the adhesive tape as illustrated.






• If necessary, use the pull assist - 5 - to remove the protective film on the ends of the stone chip protective molding.

- Apply a bead of adhesive - 3 - on both ends of the stone chip protective molding.

- Mount the stone chip protective molding - 2 - on the clips and push it all the way to the rear in direction of travel.






- Peel off the protective film - 1 - in sequence - A through D - and press the entire length of the stone chip protective molding with the (3356).

• Resting time approximately 3.5 hours at room temperature