Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




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




2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Remove the 2 screws and 2 nuts.
b. Using a moulding remover, pry out the moulding.
c. Pull off the moulding by cutting the adhesive with a knife
d. Remove the moulding.




3. REMOVE REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Remove the 2 screws and 2 nuts.
b. Using a moulding remover, pry out the moulding.
c. Pull off the moulding by cutting the adhesive with a knife
d. Remove the moulding.




4. REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 2 screws.
b. Using a moulding remover, pry out the moulding.

INSTALLATION

1. CLEAN MOULDING MOUNTING SURFACE
Wipe off stains with cleaner.




2. HEAT BODY MOUNTING SURFACE
Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).

NOTE: When the moulding is installed, the temperature of the mounting surface should be 20 degrees C (68 degrees F) or higher.

3. HEAT MOULDING
Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F).

NOTE: Do not heat moulding excessively. The temperature should not be higher than 80 degrees C (176 degrees F).

4. INSTALL MOULDING
a. Align the bolts and the moulding with the body holes, and push the moulding to the body.
b. Install the nuts.






NOTE:
- Be sure that the body and moulding are heated to the proper temperature.
- Do not depress the adhesive-coated parts excessively, just hold them down with your thumb.
- After installation, do not wash the vehicle for 24 hours.