Rear Lid Trim Molding, Removing And Installing: Notes

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The rear lid trim molding will be called trim molding in the information that follows.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Adhesive Strip Remover:VAS 6349

Fig 1: Adhesive Remover VAS 6349
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Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower:VAS 1978/14A

Fig 2: Hot Air Blower VAG1416
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Roller:T40400

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For the following procedures, the guidelines for temperature, cleaning, removal of adhesive residue and the installation must be met. Refer to COMPONENTS WITH ADHESIVE TAPE, INSTALLATION PREPARATION .