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 quarter panel flare at room temperature, install the adhesive backing rubber trim seal to the quarter panel flare.
- Install the plastic retainers (3) to the quarter panel flare (2).
- Install the quarter panel flare (2) to the quarter panel (1).
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 quarter panel flare, using 3M Automotive Adhesive Promoter P/N 06396 prior to the installation of the adhesive backing rubber trim seal.