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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Apply the body side 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.
  1. Clean the area where the body side 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.

  2. Dry the area thoroughly.
  3. Apply tape and mark the location as shown.
  4. Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F) using a J 25070,  if necessary.
  5. Ensure that the temperature of the body side molding is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
  6. Remove the protective liner from the back of the body side molding.
  7. Position the body side molding to the location marks and press the molding to the mounting surface.
  8. Apply equal pressure along the body side molding to uniformly bond the item to the mounting surface.
  9. Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.
    Fig 1: Body Side Molding
    G01616743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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