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Garnishes and Moldings

GARNISHES AND MOLDINGS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal Steps 1-5:




Removal Steps 1-5:






Required Special Tools:
- MB990449: Window Molding Remover
- MB990784: Ornament Remover

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] ROOF DRIP MOLDING REMOVAL

CAUTION: If the molding has become warped, it should not be reused.






Use special tool MB990449 to lever out the molding.

[[B]] REAR PILLAR GARNISH REMOVAL






1. Use a resin spatula to scrape off the double-sided tape.
2. Wipe the body surface and clean it with a shop moistened with isopropyl alcohol.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ REAR PILLAR GARNISH INSTALLATION.






1. Scrape off the double-sided tape with a resin spatula or gasket scraper.






2. Use a shop towel moistened with 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent to wipe the protect molding surface.

CAUTION: Do not remove all of the residual adhesive.

3. Remove only a small portion of the residual adhesive.

CAUTION:
- Always apply it evenly on the entire surface, because a lot or little will reduce its strength.
- Do not touch the painted surface.


4. Affix the specified double-sided tape [3 mm (0.1 inch) wide and 5 mm (0.2 inch) thick].

REAR PILLAR GARNISH INSTALLATION






1. Tear off the double-sided tape backing paper.

NOTE: If you attach the adhesive tape to the edge of the backing paper, it will be easy to tear off.

2. Install the rear pillar garnish.

NOTE: If the double-sided tape is difficult to affix in cold temperature, etc., warm the bonding surfaces of the body and rear pillar garnish to about 40 - 60° C (104 - 140° F) before affixing the tape.

3. Firmly press in the rear pillar garnish.

]]B[[ ROOF DRIP MOLDING INSTALLATION






After installing the clip to the outer front pillar in alignment with its section A, cut from section B.