Fender Molding, Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Roller :3356
Gauge - Gap Adjustment :3371
Front and Rear Door Template :T40038 /8

NOTE:

The attached trim can only be replaced, removal without destruction is not possible.

Remove adhesive residue on body if necessary.

Clean the adhesive surfaces on the vehicle body with Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.

The adhesive surfaces must be free of dust and grease.

Heat the adhesive surface and trim to approximately 40 °C (104 °F) before bonding.

When installing, the trim must be applied according to the contours. It is not possible to make corrections later.

Press the covers with the :3356 after installation.

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Wheel Cover
- Removing:
  -- Warm the adhesive surface with a hot air gun and pull off the cover little by little.
  
  -- Remove any remaining adhesive on the side panel, if necessary.
- Installing:
  -- Remove the protective film sideways so that they can be reached when the fender cover is dismantled.
  
  -- Position it above the centering pin from rear to front and in line with the contour when installing.
  
  -- Pull off the protective backing at the removal tabs between the side panel and molding and then press the molding on using Roller:3356 .
Fender
Adhesive Tape
- Before installing, bend the protective backing 90° so it can be reached when the wheel cover is installed on the fender.
Centering Pin