Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MOULDING
a. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 screws.
b. Using a moulding remover, pry out the moulding.
c. Remove the moulding.




2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Remove the 4 bolts.




b. Using a moulding remover, pry out the moulding.
c. Pull off the moulding by cutting the adhesive tape with a knife.
d. Remove the moulding.




3. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Remove the 4 bolts.




b. Using a moulding remover, pry out the moulding.
c. Pull off the moulding by cutting the adhesive tape with a knife.
d. Remove the moulding.




4. REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Remove the 2 screws.
b. Using a moulding remover, pry out the moulding.
c. 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).

NOTE: Do not heat body excessively.

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

2. If reusing moulding:
CLEAN MOULDING
a. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F).

NOTE: Do not heat moulding excessively.




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

b. Lift 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 steady pressure with your thumbs.