Valance

FIGURE 1 - VINYL TOP MOLDINGS:

Removal

1. Lay protective cover over rear compartment lid surface to prevent paint damage.

2. Using suitable pry type tool, work left and right rear belt reveal molding out of barrel nuts (2 and 4, Fig. 1).

3. Remove rear belt reveal moldings and belt escutcheon (2, 3 and 4, Fig. 1)..

4. Pull vinyl material up approximately 50 mm (2") to expose rivets at rear roof valance (7, Fig. 1).

5. Using a 3.5 mm (9/64") drill with a 3/8" drill stop, drill out rivets and remove valance.

Installation

1. Align valance with previous attaching holes and secure with closed-end rivets. Be sure that rivet heads are flush with surface of valance panel to avoid highlighting of rivets when covered.

2. Apply 3M Vinyl Trim Adhesive (#3M-8064 or equivalent) to vinyl flaps of valance and to valance above centerline of rivet holes. Stretch and secure vinyl to valance.

3. Apply noncorrosive type silicone sealer such as 3M-8660 or General Electric R.V.P. Sealant or equivalent into rivet and barrel nut holes and install corner, rear quarter and rear end belt reveal moldings.

4. Remove protective coverings and clean-up car as required.