Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

OUTSIDE MOULDING

REPLACEMENT

HINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- When replacing the moulding, heat the body and moulding using a heat light.





NOTE: Do not heat the body and moulding excessively.

1. REMOVE OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Using a heat light heat the moulding.





b. Tie both piano wire ends to wooden block or similar object.
c. Scrape the double-sided tape off by pulling the piano wire as shown in the illustration.

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

2. INSTALL OUTSIDE MOULDING
a. Using a heat light, heat the body.
b. Remove the protective tape from the body.
c. Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
d. Clean the moulding (if reusing the moulding).
1. Using a heat light, heat the moulding.
2. Remove the double-sided tape from the moulding.
3. Wipe off the stains with cleaner.




4. Apply new double-sided tape to the moulding as shown in the illustration.

e. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.
f. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the moulding and attach the moulding securely to the vehicle body.

NOTE: Be careful that dirt or foreign objects do not stick to adhesive part when removeing the peeling paper.

g. Push the moulding to the body.

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