Outside Moulding: Installation

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HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
When installing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and moulding using a heat light.

Standard heating temperature

STANDARD HEATING TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION

Item	Specified Condition
Vehicle body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Moulding	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

NOTE: Do not heat the vehicle body and moulding excessively.

INSTALL NO. 1 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING RETAINER LH
1. Install the 2 retainers with the 4 screws.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying No. 1 Rocker Panel Moulding Retainer
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INSTALL QUARTER OPENING RETAINER LH
1. Install the retainer with the 4 screws.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Quarter Opening Retainer
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INSTALL NO. 2 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING RETAINER LH
1. Install the retainer with the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying No. 2 Rocker Panel Moulding Retainer
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INSTALL REAR QUARTER OUTSIDE MOULDING LH
1. Attach the 5 clips to install the moulding.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Rear Quarter Outside Moulding
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2. Using an air riveter or hand riveter with a nose piece, strike 2 rivets to the vehicle to install the rear quarter outside moulding to the vehicle.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Rear Quarter Outside Moulding
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  NOTE:
  - If the rivet is not positioned perpendicularly, it will bend the mandrel.
  - Do not pry the rivet with the riveter, as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.
    
    Fig 6: Precaution - Do Not Pry Rivet With Riveter
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  - Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the moulding. Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the moulding. Do not leave any space between the rivet head and moulding.
    
    Fig 7: Precaution - Confirm That Rivets Are Seated Properly Against Moulding
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  - Do not leave any space between the moulding and door panel. Firmly hold together the 2 items while installing the rivet.
    
    Fig 8: Precaution - Do Not Leave Any Space Between Moulding And Door Panel
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INSTALL NO. 1 REAR WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION LH
1. Attach the 5 clips to install the extension. Using an air riveter or hand riveter with a nose piece, strike 2 rivets to the vehicle to install the rear wheel opening extension to the vehicle.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying No. 1 Rear Wheel Opening Extension LH
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  NOTE:
  - If the rivet is not positioned perpendicularly, it will bend the mandrel.
    
    Fig 10: Identifying Rear Wheel Opening Extension
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  - Do not pry the rivet with the riveter, as this will cause damage to the riveter and mandrel.
    
    Fig 11: Precaution - Do Not Pry Rivet With Riveter
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  - Confirm that the rivets are seated properly against the moulding. Do not tilt the riveter when installing the rivet to the moulding. Do not leave any space between the rivet head and moulding.
    
    Fig 12: Precaution - Confirm That Rivets Are Seated Properly Against Moulding
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  - Do not leave any space between the moulding and door panel. Firmly hold together the 2 items while installing the rivet.
    
    Fig 13: Precaution - Do Not Leave Any Space Between Moulding And Door Panel
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INSTALL NO. 2 REAR WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION LH
1. Attach the clip to install the extension.
  Install the screw and clip.
  
  Fig 14: Identifying No. 2 Rear Wheel Opening Extension
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INSTALL FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Attach the 9 clips to install the extension
2. Install the 4 screws and 2 clips.
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Front Fender Moulding
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