Rear Side Door Molding Replacement SE

1. Starting at the rear of the door, split the foam tape using a braided wire or a flat-bladed tool inserted between the molding and the sheet metal. If using a flat-bladed tool, protect the surrounding surfaces. Use care not to damage the paint.
2. Remove the door molding from the door.
3. Clean the old adhesive from the door and the molding (if reusing) with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or equivalent.

1. Wash the affected panel with a soap and water mixture.
2. Dry the affected panel using a clean cloth.
3. Remove all traces of adhesive from the panel and from the back of the emblem/nameplate using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or equivalent.
4. Wipe the panel with a clean, lint free cloth and an alcohol and water mixture.



5. If the molding is being reused, apply new adhesive tape to the molding.
6. Remove the backing from the tape.
7. Wear clean gloves or use a clean towel while performing the next 3 steps.

Align the molding using the locator pins.

8. Install the molding to the door. Assure proper wetout of the adhesive by applying heavy hand pressure against the molding, rubbing along the entire length of the molding.

Rear Side Door Molding Replacement SLE, SSEi

1. Starting at the rear of the door, split the foam tape using a braided wire or a flat-bladed tool inserted between the molding and the sheet metal. Protect the surrounding surfaces in order to avoid damage to the paint.
2. Remove the door molding from the door.
3. Clean the old adhesive from the door and the molding (if reusing) with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or equivalent.

1. Wash the affected panel with a soap and water mixture.
2. Dry the affected panel using a clean cloth.
3. Remove all traces of adhesive from the panel and from the back of the emblem/nameplate using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or equivalent.
4. Wipe the panel with a clean, lint free cloth and an alcohol and water mixture.



5. If the molding is being reused, apply new adhesive tape to the molding.
6. Remove the backing from the tape.
7. Wear clean gloves or use a clean towel while performing the next 3 steps.

Align the molding using the locator pins.

8. Install the molding to the door. Assure proper wetout of the adhesive by applying hand pressure against the molding, rubbing along the entire length of the molding.