Tools Required
J 25070 Heat Gun
Removal Procedure
- When replacing a body
side molding do the following:
1.1. | Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal. |
1.2. | Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the body side
molding. |
- To remove a body side molding, heat the body side molding using
a J 25070
.
- Hold the J 25070
approximately
152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
- Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
Installation Procedure
Important: Apply the molding in an environment that is free from dust or other
dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material
may cause improper adhesion.
- Clean the area where the molding will be installed.
Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha
or a, 50/50 mixture, by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to clean the
area.
- Dry the area thoroughly.
- If the location of the
molding has not been marked, apply tape and use the following dimensions:
• | Starting at the front of the door, the distance from the door
bottom to the molding is 168 mm (6.625 in). |
• | At the rear of the door, the distance from the door bottom to
the molding is 178 mm (7.0 in). |
- Ensure that the temperature of the body side molding is approximately
29-32°C (85-90°F).
Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing on the back of the body side molding.
- Remove the protective liner from the back of the body side molding.
- Position the body side molding to the location marks and press
the molding to the mounting surface.
- Apply equal pressure along the body side molding to uniformly
bond the molding to the mounting surface.
- Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.