Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING
a. Remove the 2 screws.
b. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

c. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTE:
- If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
- Do not damage the body.

d. Remove the moulding.




2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Remove the 2 hole plugs and 2 nuts.

b. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.




c. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTE:
- If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
- Do not damage the body.

d. Remove the moulding.




3. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING
Remove the rear door outside moulding in the same way as the front door outside moulding.




4. REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Remove the 2 screws.
b. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

c. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTE:
- If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
- Do not damage the body.

d. Remove the moulding.

INSTALLATION

1. CLEAN BODY MOUNTING SURFACE
a. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F)
b. Remove adhesive tape from the body.
c. Wipe off stains with a cleaner.

2. CLEAN MOULDING
If reusing the moulding

a. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 - 40 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F)

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

b. Remove the adhesive tape from the moulding.
c. Wipe off stains with a cleaner.




d. Apply new adhesive tape to the moulding as shown in the illustration.

3. INSTALL MOULDING
a. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.

Body: 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F)
Moulding: 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F)

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

b. Remove the moulding release sheet from the face of moulding.

NOTE: When the moulding release sheet is removed, make sure that no dirt or dust can get onto the uncoated area.

c. Align the bosses with their corresponding holes in the body, and press firmly on the moulding.

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

d. Install the moulding.