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For 1990-2009 cars only

Body Side Door Molding Replacement Model

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 441634  Size: SH
  1. Using a circular motion use a heat gun xx mm (x in) in order to heat the body side molding.

  2. Object Number: 441617  Size: SH
  3. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the molding from the surface.

  4. Object Number: 321645  Size: SH
  5. To remove all of the adhesive from the body panel and the back of the molding use a 3M Scotch-Brite® molding adhesive remover disk, 3M P/N 07501 or the equivalent.
  6. Wash the affected panel area with soap and water and wipe dry.
  7. Use Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) naphtha in order to remove all the traces of adhesive from the body panel and the back of the molding.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 319585  Size: SH
  1. Use a heat lamp or heat gun at 32°C (90°F) in order to install the warm body panel.

  2. Object Number: 319584  Size: SH
  3. Partially remove the backing from the front end of the molding.
  4. Important: DO NOT touch or allow any dirt or foreign material to touch the exposed adhesive tape.

  5. Position the molding to the body panel.

  6. Object Number: 319580  Size: SH
  7. Align the locating pins into the holes in the body panel, starting with the front hole.
  8. Press the molding to the body panel while continuing to remove the backing.

  9. Object Number: 319577  Size: SH
  10. Hand roll the molding to the body panel in order to ensure proper adhesion.