Wheel Covers, Removing And Installing, Rear: 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.

-- Position the wheel cover -4- on the side panel -5- according to the marks made when removing, at the same time pay attention to the adjustment dimension. Refer to COVER ADJUSTMENT DIMENSIONS .

-- Remove the protective film on the pulling aids from the adhesive tape -7-.

-- Press the wheel cover -4- on using the :3356  .

• Vehicle resting time is at least 30 minutes at room temperature.