Body Side Moldings

Body Side Moldings

Removing






- Remove the front and rear door bolts - 4 -.

- Protect the painted surfaces with adhesive tape.

- Heat the adhesive tape on the corresponding body side molding - 1 - or - 2 - with the hot air blower (V.A.G 1416).

- Slide the wedge (T10383) between the body and the corresponding body side molding - 1 - or - 2 - and lift off the body side molding.

Installation

Assembly Information

• If removing or installing the body side molding, only use the adhesive remover to separate the remaining adhesive from the adhesive tape. Refer to Parts Catalog.

• Remove any adhesive residue left by the tape using adhesive remover (VAS 6349).

• Make sure there is no dust or grease on the adhesive surfaces.

• Apply the body side molding immediately after cleaning.

• Remove protective foil only immediately prior to the body side molding assembly.

• The temperature must be approximately 21 °C.






• Check the grommets - 4 - for damage and replace if necessary.

• When reusing the undamaged body side molding, check the clips - 3 - for damage and replace if necessary.

• Replace the adhesive tape - 6 - when reusing the undamaged body side molding.

- Follow the installation instructions.

- Remove the protective film from the adhesive tape - 6 -.

- Install the body side molding - 1 - or - 2 - with the clips - 3 - in the grommets - 4 -.

- Push the body side molding - 1 - or - 2 - into the grommets - 4 -.

- Forcefully push the body side molding in the area of the adhesive tape - 6 -.

- Install the front and rear door bolts - 5 - and tighten them.

Tightening specification - 5 -: 2 Nm