Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. w/ Front spoiler:
REMOVE FRONT SPOILER

a. Remove the fender liner.
b. Remove the 3 nuts, screw and front bumper extension.

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING




a. Remove the fender liner.
b. Remove the bolt and 3 screws.
c. Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F).

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

d. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTE: Do not damage the body.

e. Remove the moulding.

3. 2-Door vehicle:
REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING




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

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

b. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTE:
- If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
- Do not damage the body.

c. Remove the moulding.

4. 4-Door vehicle:
REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING




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

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

b. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTE:
- If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
- Do not damage the body.

c. Remove the moulding.

5. 4-Door vehicle:
REMOVE REAR DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING




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

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

b. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTE: Do not damage the body.

c. Remove the moulding.

6. 2-Door vehicle:
REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE REAR MOULDING




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

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

b. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTE: Do not damage the body.

c. Remove the moulding.

7. 4-Door vehicle:
REMOVE QUARTER OUTSIDE REAR MOULDING




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

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

b. Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTE: Do not damage the body.

c. Remove the moulding.

8. w/ Side mudguard:
REMOVE SIDE MUDGUARD

a. Remove the 4 bolts and side mudguard No. 2 retainer.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and screw.
c. 2-Door vehicle:
Using a heat light, heat the moulding to 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F).

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

d. 2-Door vehicle:
Cut the adhesive tape with a knife.

NOTE: Do not damage the body.

e. Remove the moulding.

INSTALLATION

1. w/ Side mudguard:
INSTALL SIDE MUDGUARD

a. 2-Door vehicle:
Clean the body mounting surface.

1. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
2. Remove the adhesive tape from the body.
3. Wipe off stains with cleaner.

b. Install the 4 bolts and side mudguard No. 2 retainer.
c. Install the side mudguard.
1. 2-Door vehicle:

Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.

Body: 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F)
Moulding: 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F)

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

2. 2-Door vehicle:

Lift the moulding release sheet from face of moulding.

NOTE: When the moulding release sheet is removed, make sure that no dirt or dust can get onto the uncoated area.

3. Install the 3 bolts and screw.
4. Align the bosses with their corresponding holes in the body and press firmly on the moulding.

NOTE: Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding, but steady pressure with your thumbs.

2. 4-Door vehicle:
INSTALL QUARTER OUTSIDE REAR MOULDING

a. Clean the body mounting surface.
1. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
2. Remove the adhesive tape from the body.
3. Wipe off stains with cleaner.




b. Install the quarter outside rear moulding.
1. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.

Body: 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F)
Moulding: 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F)

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

2. Lift the moulding release sheet from face of moulding.

NOTE: When the moulding release sheet is removed, make sure that no dirt or dust can get onto the uncoated area.

3. Align the bosses with their corresponding holes in the body and press firmly on the moulding.

NOTE: Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding, but steady pressure with your thumbs.

3. 2-Door vehicle:
INSTALL QUARTER OUTSIDE REAR MOULDING

a. Clean the body mounting surface.
1. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
2. Remove the adhesive tape from the body.
3. Wipe off stains with cleaner.




b. Install the quarter outside rear moulding.
1. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.

Body: 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F)
Moulding: 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F)

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

2. Lift the moulding release sheet from face of moulding.

NOTE: When the moulding release sheet is removed, make sure that no dirt or dust can get onto the uncoated area.

3. Align the bosses with their corresponding holes in the body and press firmly on the moulding.

NOTE: Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding, but steady pressure with your thumbs.

4. 4-Door vehicle:
INSTALL REAR DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING

a. Clean the body mounting surface.
1. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
2. Remove the adhesive tape from the body.
3. Wipe off stains with cleaner.




b. Install the rear door lower outside moulding.
1. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.

Body: 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F)
Moulding: 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F)


NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

2. Lift the moulding release sheet from face of moulding.

NOTE: When the moulding release sheet is removed, make sure that no dirt or dust can get onto the uncoated area.

3. Align the bosses with their corresponding holes in the body, and press firmly on the moulding.

NOTE: Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding, but steady pressure with your thumbs.

5. 4-Door vehicle:
INSTALL FRONT DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING

a. Clean the body mounting surface.
1. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
2. Remove the adhesive tape from the body.
3. Wipe off stains with cleaner.




b. Install the front door lower outside moulding.
1. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.

Body: 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F)
Moulding: 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F)

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

2. Lift the moulding release sheet from face of moulding.

NOTE: When the moulding release sheet is removed, make sure that no dirt or dust can get onto the uncoated area.

3. Align the bosses with their corresponding holes in the body, and press firmly on the moulding.

NOTE: Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding, but steady pressure with your thumbs.

6. 2-Door vehicle:
INSTALL FRONT DOOR LOWER OUTSIDE MOULDING

a. Clean the body mounting surface.
1. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
2. Remove the adhesive tape from the body.
3. Wipe off stains with cleaner.




b. Install the front door lower outside moulding.
1. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.

Body: 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F)
Moulding: 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F)

NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

2. Lift the moulding release sheet from face of moulding.

NOTE: When the moulding release sheet is removed, make sure that no dirt or dust can get onto the uncoated area.

3. Align the bosses with their corresponding holes in the body, and press firmly on the moulding.

NOTE: Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding, but steady pressure with your thumbs.

7. INSTALL FRONT FENDER OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Clean the body mounting surface.
1. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
2. Remove the adhesive tape from the body.
3. Wipe off stains with cleaner.




b. Install the front fender moulding.
1. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.

Body: 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F)
Moulding: 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F)


NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.

2. Lift the moulding release sheet from face of moulding.

NOTE: When the moulding release sheet is removed, make sure that no dirt or dust can get onto the uncoated area.

3. Align the bosses with their corresponding holes in the body, and press firmly on the moulding.

NOTE: Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding, but steady pressure with your thumbs.

4. Install the 3 screws.

c. Install the fender liner.

8. w/ Front spoiler:
INSTALL FRONT SPOILER