Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Grilles And Garnishes / Part 1:

Grilles And Garnishes / Part 2:

1. Remove the radiator grille by pushing its tab clips in the direction of the arrows with a flat-tipped screwdriver, while lightly pulling the radiator grille toward you.
2. Remove the clip used for mounting and still remaining on the body side. Mount it on the radiator grille.

<> ROOF DRIP MOLDING REMOVAL

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

<> DOOR MOLDING/SIDE GARNISH REMOVAL

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

2. Use a resin spatula to scrape off the double-sided tape.
3. Peel off the protection tape.
4. Wipe the body surface and clean it with a rag moistened with isopropyl alcohol.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< DOOR MOLDING/GARNISH INSTALLATION
Double-sided tape affixing to the door molding/garnish (When reusing)
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 door moulding/garnish 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 to the door molding/garnish.

DOOR MOULDING/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, if will be easy to tear off

2. Install the door molding/garnish.

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

3. Firmly press in the door molding/garnish.

>>B<< ROOF DRIP MOLDING INSTALLATION
After installing the clip to the front pillar outer in alignment with its section A, cut from section B.