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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Apply the molding in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.
  1. Clean the area where the molding will be installed.

    Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a, 50/50 mixture, by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to clean the area.

  2. Dry the area thoroughly.
  3. If the location of the molding has not been marked, apply tape and use the following dimensions:
    • Starting at the front of the door, the distance from the door bottom to the molding is 168 mm (6.625 in).
    • At the rear of the door, the distance from the door bottom to the molding is 178 mm (7.0 in).
      • Fig 1: Aligning Rear Door Body Side Molding
      GM255987Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Ensure that the temperature of the body side molding is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
    5. IMPORTANT: Do not touch the adhesive backing on the back of the body side molding.
  5. Remove the protective liner from the back of the body side molding.
  6. Position the body side molding to the location marks and press the molding to the mounting surface.
  7. Apply equal pressure along the body side molding to uniformly bond the molding to the mounting surface.
  8. Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.
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