Outside Molding: Installation

HINT:

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

Heating temperature

1. INSTALL OUTSIDE MOLDING 
   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 molding:

      Clean the molding.

      1. Using a heat light, heat the molding.
      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the molding.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
      4. Apply new double-sided tape to the molding, as shown in the illustration.
         Fig 1: Identifying Front Door And Rear Door Outside Molding With Double-Sided Tape

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   3. Install the molding.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and molding.
      2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the molding.

         HINT:

         After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

      3. Attach the 12 clips to install the molding.
   4. Install the nut and front door hole plug.
      Fig 2: Identifying Nut And Front Door Hole Plug

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   5. Install the nut and rear door hole plug.
      Fig 3: Identifying Rear Door Hole Plug And Nut

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