Garnishes and Moldings

AIR DAM, GARNISHES AND MOLDINGS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal Steps 1-13 (Part 1):

Removal Steps 1-13 (Part 2):

Required Special Tools:
- MB990449: Window Molding Remover
- MB990784: Ornament Remover

Adhesive Tape Position:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] SIDE AIR DAM REMOVAL
Gently lift and remove the side air dam. If there is any double-side tape remaining on the side air dam, remove according to the following instructions.

[Remove double-side tape remaining on the body sur-face]






1. Attach protection tape all the way along the edges of the double-sided tape which is still adhering to the body.






2. Scrape off the double-sided tape with a resin spatula as possible.
3. Peel off the protection tape.
4. Use a shop towel moistened with 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent to wipe the body.

[Remove double-side tape remaining on side air dam and adhere double-side tape (when re-using side air dam)]






1. Scrape off the double-sided tape on the side air dam with a resin spatula as possible.






2. Use a shop towel moistened with 3M(TM) AAD Part number 8906 or equivalent to wipe the side air dam surface.
3. Remove only a small portion of the residual adhesive.
4. Adhere the double-side tape as specified on the side air dam. (Refer to double-side tape adherence location.)

[[B]] ROOF DRIP MOLDING REMOVAL

CAUTION: If the molding has become warped, it should not be reused.






Use special tool MB990449 to pry out the molding.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ DRIP MOLDING CLIP C/DRIP MOLDING CLIP B/ DRIP MOLDING CLIP A INSTALLATION
1. The drip molding clips A, B and C differ according to where they are used, so check the identification color before installation.









2. After installing the clip to the front pillar outer in alignment with its section A, cut from section B.

]]B[[ REAR DRIP MOLDING CLIP/FRONT DRIP MOLDING CLIP C/FRONT DRIP MOLDING CLIP B/FRONT DRIP MOLDING CLIP A INSTALLATION
The front drip molding clips A, B, C and rear drip molding clip differ according to where they are used, so check the identification color before installation.






]]C[[ ROOF DRIP MOLDING INSTALLATION
Install the clips to the roof drip molding before installing the molding to the vehicle body.

]]D[[ SIDE AIR DAM INSTALLATION.






1. Tear off the double-sided tape backing paper.

NOTE: If you attach the adhesive tape to the edge of the backing paper, it will be easy to tear off.

2. Install the side air dam.

NOTE: If the double-sided tape is difficult to affix in cold temperature, etc., warm the bonding surfaces of the body and side air dam to about 40 - 60° C (104 - 140° F) before affixing the tape.

3. Firmly press in the side air dam.