Wheel Covers, Removing And Installing, Front: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and Note The Following: 

• The vehicle and the cover must be at room temperature.
• The adhesive surfaces must be free of dirt and grease.

-- Remove Adhesive Residue From The Body.

-- Clean the painted side of the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04  and let dry.

-- Apply Bonding Agent:D 355 205 A2  -item 1- on the painted side of the adhesive surface -2- using the Applicator:D 009 500 25  -item 3- and let it dry for ten minutes.

Fig 1: Applying Bonding Agent To Adhesive Surface On Paint Side Using Applicator

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• If the Bonding Agent:D 355 205 A2  dries longer than two hours, then it must be primed again.

-- Fold back the end of the protective film, or attach a pulling aid to the protective film.

-- Use the centering pins -4- to insert the wheel cover -1- into the cut-outs -3- on the fender -2-.

-- Remove the protective film on the pulling aids from the adhesive tape -5-.

-- Press the wheel cover -1- on using the :3356  .

• Vehicle Resting Time Is At Least 30 Minutes At Room Temperature.