Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- 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.
- Dry the area thoroughly.IMPORTANT: Do not touch the adhesive backing on the molding.
- Remove the protective liner from the back of the body side molding.
- If the location of the molding has not been marked, apply tape and use the following dimensions:
- Starting at the front of the quarter panel, the distance from the rocker panel trim to the molding is 191 mm (6.750 in).
- At the rear of the quarter panel, the distance from the rocker panel trim to the molding is 203 mm (8.0 in).
- Ensure that the temperature of the molding is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
- Position the body side molding to the location marks and press the molding to the mounting surface.
- Apply equal pressure along the molding to uniformly bond the molding to the mounting surface.
- Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.