Removal and Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- On vehicles coated with Hard Clear Coat, use double-faced 3M adhesive tape Product No. 4210 or equivalent, after priming with 3M primer Product No. N200 or C-100 or equivalent.
- The repair parts are also affixed with double-faced adhesive tape.
- To re-use existing molding, clean all traces of double-faced adhesive tape from the molding and apply new double-faced adhesive tape to the molding.
- Clean the panel surface with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent to degrease the surface.
- Heat the panel and molding tape surface to 30° to 40°C (86° to 104°F).
- Apply the side guard molding.
- Remove the backing sheet from the tape surface.
- Align the locating pin into the hole in the outer door.
- Continue aligning the pins into their corresponding holes in the outer door during installation.
- Press ends by hand and use a roller to apply 5 kg-f (11 lbs-f) to press molding to door surface.
- Apply even pressure along molding to insure proper wet out.
CAUTION:
To secure contact, do not wash vehicle for 24 hours after installation.