Wheel Cover, 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.
• If the Bonding Agent :D 355 205A2  dries longer than 3 hours, then it must be primed again.

Installation preparation for reinstalling the covers:

-- Remove the adhesive residue completely from the cover.

-- Clean the adhesive surface on the plastic side using the Cleaning Solution :D 009 401 04  .

-- Apply the Plastic Primer :D 366 PR1A1  to the adhesive surface on the cover and let it dry.

-- Apply double-sided tape to the same location on the cover. Refer to Parts Information

Continuation:

-- Clean the adhesive surface on the paint side using the Cleaning Solution :D 009 401 04  .

-- Apply Bonding Agent :D 355 205A2  to the adhesive surface on the paint side using the Applicator :D 009 500 25  and let it dry.

-- Fold back the end of the protective film, or attach a pulling aid -4- to the protective film.

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-- Remove the protective film on the pulling aids from the adhesive tape -3-.

-- Position the wheel cover -5- starting at the side panel -1- to the bumper cover -2-.

-- Press the wheel cover on until it clicks into place.

-- Press on the wheel cover in the area of the adhesive surface with the :3356  .

• Vehicle resting time is at least one hour at room temperature.
• It is durable after at least 24 hours.