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Side Protective Molding






Side Protective Molding

The description applies to the left side. It can also be applied to the right side.

Only remove the protective film right before assembly. Processing temperature is approximately 70° F (21 °C).

Stand time after installing side protective moldings approx. 4 hours at an ambient temperature of approx. 70° F (21 °C).

Only use adhesive remover D 002 000 10.

Side protective moldings must be applied immediately after cleaning.





- Before removing, heat side protective moldings - 1 - and - 2 - using a hot air gun (V.A.G 1416) and remove side protective moldings.

- Remove any adhesive residue with adhesive remover (VAS 6349).

- Thoroughly clean the adhesion surface with adhesive remover D 002000 10 immediately before adhering side protective moldings.

- Pull off protective foil on side protective moldings - 1 - and - 2 - only before installation.

Adhesion surfaces must be free of dust and grease.

- Place the side protective moldings - 1 - and - 2 - on vehicle and press side protective moldings on forcefully.