Removal Procedure
- Remove the wheelhouse extension. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement
in Body Front End.
- From inside the wheel
opening, insert a flat-bladed tool between the molding (2) and the
fascia (1).
Begin to separate the molding from the fascia.
- Once access is available, gently peel the molding from the fascia.
- Remove any old adhesive from the panel and molding.
If you are reusing the panel and the molding, use 3M®
General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or an equivalent.
Installation Procedure
- If you are reusing the
molding, apply new adhesive tape to the molding and renew the backing.
- Press the molding (2) to the fascia (1).
Apply heavy hand pressure against the molding in order to assure proper
wetout of the adhesive. Rub along the entire length of the molding. Wear clean
gloves or use a clean towel while you perform this step.
- Install the wheelhouse extension. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement
in Body Front End.