A-Pillar Exterior Trim Replacement
A-Pillar Exterior Trim ReplacementNOTE:
- Keep dust away from the working area.
- When working at lower temperatures, heat the body and trim with a hair dryer.
Body: about 59°F (15°C)
Trim: about 86°F (30°C)
- When heating the trim, heat it evenly and gradually to prevent deformation.
- Clean the body bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
- After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface.
1. Remove these items, then peel up the old trim while heating it with a hair dryer:
- A-pillar-header weatherstrip
- A-pillar molding, both sides
2 Apply the trim in the numbered sequence, and note these items:
- Align the application tape with the A-pillar as shown.
- When pressing the trim, slowly press it from the corner to prevent air bubbles and wrinkles.
- If there are air bubbles in the trim, peel up the trim, then reapply it.
- After reinstalling all removed parts, check that the body color is covered by the trim.