Exterior Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair
OUT SIDE MOULDINGREPLACEMENT
HINT:
- The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.
- On the LH side, use the same procedures as on the RH side.
1. REMOVE OUT SIDE MOULDING
a. Using a heat light, heat the body moulding to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat the moulding excessively.
b. Tie both piano wire ends to wooden block or similar object.
c. Scrape the adhesive tape off by pulling the piano wire as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
- If reusing the moulding, take care not to damage the moulding.
- Do not damage the body.
2. INSTALL OUT SIDE MOULDING
a. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat the body excessively.
b. Remove the protective tape from the body.
c. Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
d. Clean the moulding (if reusing the moulding).
1. Using a heat light, heat the body moulding to 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat the body excessively.
2. Remove the adhesive tape from the moulding.
3. Wipe oft the stains with cleaner.
4. Apply new adhesive tape to the moulding as shown in the illustration.
e. Using a heat light, heat the body and moulding.
HINT:
- Body: 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F)
- Moulding: 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F)
NOTE: Do not heat the body excessively.
f. Lift the moulding release sheet from the face moulding.
NOTE:
- When the moulding release sheet is removed, take care that no dirt or no dust can get onto the uncoated area.
- Do not apply excessive force onto the moulding, but steady pressure with your thumbs.