Body - Roof Moulding Loose at Front/Rear of Vehicle

Condition





66 07 01 Feb. 9, 2007, 2005571, Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 66 number 03-01 dated December 17, 2003 due to inclusion into ElsaWeb and Content.

Roof Moldings, Loose at Front or Rear of Vehicle

Technical Background
Not enough adhesive in channel.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
Use the following procedure to remove, clean (molding and channel) and reinstall molding using adhesive.





- Using narrow wedge (Tool No. 3409) -arrow- remove moldings from the top channel of roof without creasing or damaging moldings.
- Use 3M(TM) Glass Cleaner part number 08888 to thoroughly clean molding and roof channel.

Tip: Clean roof channels under windshield molding.
Make sure molding and roof channels are completely dry.





- Apply 1/8 inch wide bead of 3M(TM) Windo-Weld(TM) Super Fast Urethane part number 08609 (obtain from local 3M dealer) at bottom center of channel -arrow-.

Tip: Do not apply excessive adhesive; as urethane clean-up is very difficult.

- Beginning at front or rear of channel, align molding inside channel and press into adhesive.
- Clean off any excess adhesive.
- Use masking tape at windshield and at rear of vehicle to hold molding in place.

Allow 4-5 hours dry time.

Wait 24 hours before washing vehicle.





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