Bodyside Trim/Moldings - Service Procedure

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Article No. 83-13-1

EXTERIOR TRIM - MOULDING - BODYSIDE - SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT (ADHESIVELY ATTACHED)


FORD ALL CAR LINES

Moulding-Bodyside protection, adhesively attached, which display loose ends, separation or fall off, may be serviced using the following procedure.

FIGURE 1:

Service procedure for bodyside mouldings which become partially loose at the ends (Figure 1, View A).

1. Pull loose end of moulding away from body just far enough to gain access for cleaning the body surface and moulding with isopropyl alcohol.
2. Using a small, thin, flat brush or applicator, apply 3M Plastic and Emblem Adhesive, #08061 (clear) to the surface of the vehicle or moulding.
3. Press the loose moulding to the body so that there will be adhesive transfer to both the moulding and vehicle surface. Gently pull the loose area of the moulding slightly away from the vehicle surface and allow the adhesive transfer area to set for about 30 seconds to become tacky.
4. Press the moulding firmly to the body and hold in place mechanically for about one hour. Remove the mechanical clamping or holding device and inspect the serviced area(s) to ensure no air gaps exist between the moulding and car body.

FIGURE 1:

Replacment procedure for mouldings that have fallen off, using new replacement moulding (Figure 1, View B).

1. Clean the vehicle surface with isopropyl alcohol. Make sure the surface is clean and perfectly dry.
2. Peel off the protective backing paper from new moulding. Do not touch the exposed tape surface. Press moulding firmly to body using the roller to make sure there are no air pockets between the moulding and the body surface.

NOTE: WORK IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM SPARKS OR FLAMES. Do not apply moulding at temperature below 51 ~F (10 ~C). In areas where there is damp and freezing climate, moisture in the air pockets could freeze, expand and cause the moulding to pop off the vehicle. (KEEP ADHESIVE TAPE SURFACE CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.)

ITEMS REQUIRED SOURCE

Isopropyl Alcohol Procure locally

3M Plastic and Emblem Automotive Trades Div./3M
Adhesive (Clear) 23923 Research Dr.
#08061 Farmington, MI 48024
(313) 447-5000

Roller - wallpaper type Procure locally
(See Figure 1)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 80-4-3; (196) 3852
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: B
TIME: "Actual Time" as defined in the Warranty and Policy Manual.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 7020938 Code: 33