Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- With the rear side lower door molding at room temperature, install the adhesive backing rubber trim seal to the rear side door lower molding.
- Install plastic clips (2) to molding.
- Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F).
- Ensure that the temperature of the molding is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
- Apply two way adhesive tape to the location as shown (1).
- Remove the protective liner from the back of the molding.
- Position the molding to the location marks and press the molding to the mounting surface.
- Apply equal pressure along the molding to uniformly bond the item to the mounting surface.
- Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.
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.
IMPORTANT:
Clean and prep the backside of the rear side door lower molding, using 3M Automotive Adhesive Promoter P/N 06396 prior to the installation of the adhesive backing rubber trim seal.
IMPORTANT:
Do not touch the adhesive backing on the molding.