Tools Required
J 41409 Body Molding
Removal Tool
Removal Procedure
- The following components
are attached to the body panels with adhesive tape:
• | The rear compartment lid emblem |
- Apply masking tape (1) to the body side border of the emblem,
the nameplate or the molding to protect the body from scratches. The tape
will also aid in aligning the moldings during installation.
Important: Do not overheat the component.
- Using an auxiliary heat source, heat the molding, the emblem or the
nameplate to between 40-60°C (104-140°F).
- Use J 41409
or the equivalent in order to cut through the adhesive material.
- Remove the molding (2), the emblem or the nameplate from
the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Important: Apply the adhesive tape in an environment free of dust or dirt so that
it does not come in contact with the sticky backing and prevent proper adhesion.
- Clean the area where the molding, the emblem or the nameplate is to
be mounted.
- Use a suitable solvent, such as a mixture of 50 percent
isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent water, or equivalent.
- Dry the area thoroughly.
- Install adhesive tape (1)
to the outside edges of the molding, the emblem or the nameplate.
- Ensure that the body area is at a temperature range of 20-30°C
(68-86°F). Heat the area, if necessary.
- Ensure that the molding,
the emblem or the nameplate are at a temperature range of 20-30°C
(68-86°F). Heat the molding, if necessary.
- Remove the adhesive tape release sheet.
- Apply the molding, the emblem or the nameplate to the body surface.
- Apply an equal amount of pressure along the molding, the emblem
or the nameplate to uniformly bond the molding or the emblem to the body surface.