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Air Dam, Molding and Garnish

AIR DAM, MOLDING AND GARNISH

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal Steps 1-11:






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

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] SIDE AIR DAM REMOVAL
Gently lift and remove the side air dam. If there is any double-sided tape remaining on the side air dam remove according to the following instructions.
1. Remove double-sided tape remaining on the body surface






1. Attach protection tape all the way along the edges of the double-sided tape which is still adhering to the body.






2. Scrape oft the double-sided tape with a resin spatula as possible.
3. Peel oft the protection tape.
4. Use a shop towel moistened with 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent to wipe the body.

2. Remove double-sided tape remaining on side air dam and adhere double-sided tape (when re-using side air dam)






1. Scrape off the double-sided tape on the side air dam with a resin spatula as possible.
2. Use a shop towel moistened with 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent to wipe the side air dam surface.
3. Remove only a small portion of the residual adhesive.
4. Adhere the double-sided tape as specified on the side air dam.

]]B]] ROOF DRIP MOLDING REMOVAL






CAUTION: If the molding has become warped, it should not be reused. Use the special tool MB990449 to pry out the molding.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ DRIP MOLDING CLIP C/DRIP MOLDING CLIP B/DRIP MOLDING CLIP A INSTALLATION






1. The drip molding clips A B and C differ according to where they are used so check the identification color before installation.






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

]]B[[ REAR DRIP MOLDING CLIP/FRONT DRIP MOLDING CLIP C/FRONT DRIP MOLDING CLIP B/FRONT DRIP MOLDING CLIP A INSTALLATION
The front drip molding clips A, B, C, and rear drip molding clip differ according to where they are used so check the identification color before installation.






]]C[[ ROOF DRIP MOLDING INSTALLATION
Install the clips to the roof drip molding before installing the molding to the vehicle body.

]]D[[ SIDE AIR DAM INSTALLATION






1. Tear oft 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 side air dam.

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

3. Firmly press in the side air dam.