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Installation Procedure

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  1. Warm body panel with a heat lamp or heat gun to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).
  2. Peel the backing from the front end of the body side molding.

    Important:  Do not touch the adhesive backing.

  3. Press the body side molding to the body. Ensure that the molding clips are aligned with the body holes.
  4. Hand roll the body side molding to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion.
    Fig 1: Pressing Body Side Molding To Body
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