Side Moulding: Installation

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HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
When installing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and moulding using a heat light.

Standard heating temperature

STANDARD HEATING TEMPERATURE CHART

Item	Temperature
Vehicle Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Moulding	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

NOTE: Do not heat the vehicle body and moulding excessively.

INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 SIDE PANEL MOULDING LH
1. Clean the vehicle body surface.
  1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
  2. Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
  3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
2. If reusing the moulding: Clean the moulding.
  1. Using a heat light, heat the moulding.
  2. Remove the double-sided tape from the moulding.
  3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
  4. Apply new double-sided tape to the moulding, as shown in the illustration.
  Fig 1: Identifying Double-Sided Tape Area
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Install the moulding.
  1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and moulding.
  2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the moulding.
    HINT:
    
    After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
  3. Attach the 2 clips to install the moulding.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Double-Sided Tape Area
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    
    HINT:
    
    Press the moulding firmly to install it.