Roof and Associated Components: Service and Repair

ROOF SIDE MOLDING




Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Never apply tack-paper adhesive remover to body panel surface finished with lacquer-based paints.
- Original roof side molding may be affixed to body panel with double-faced adhesive tape.

1. Remove rear pillar finisher.
2. Heat molding (if necessary) to between 30 degrees and 40 degrees C (86- to 104 degrees F) with a heat gun.
3. Lift rear edge of molding from body panel surface and cut away adhesive tape while working forward.
4. Disconnect clips, and remove roof side molding.
- Remove all traces of adhesive tape from surfaces.

INSTALLATION
- On vehicles coated with Hard Clear Coat, use double-faced 3M adhesive tape Product No. 4210 or equivalent, after priming with 3M primer Product No. N200 or C-100 or equivalent.
- The repair parts are also affixed with double-faced adhesive tape.
- To re-use existing molding, clean all traces of double sided tape from the molding and apply new double faced tape to the molding.

1. Clean the panel surface with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent to degrease the surface.
2. Heat the panel and molding tape surface to 30 degrees to 40 degrees C (86 degrees to 104 degrees F).
3. Remove the backing sheet from the tape surface.
4. Align clips as necessary, then use a roller to apply 5 kg-f (11 lbs.-ft) and press molding to surface.

CAUTION: To secure contact, do not wash vehicle for 24 hours after installation.