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Installation Procedure

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  1. Ensure the painted body surface in the tape contact area is clean and dry.
  2. Warm body panel with a heat lamp or heat gun if necessary, to a temperature between 18.8-41.1°C (66-100°F).
    IMPORTANT: Do not touch the adhesive surface.
  3. Remove the tape liner from the adhesive tape.
  4. Ensure that the molding is aligned with the body panel. Press the wheel opening molding to the body panel.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Rear Wheel Opening Molding
    GM752099Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Hand roll the wheel opening molding to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion.