Door Body Side Molding Replacement Pontiac
Removal Procedure
- Use a heat gun 152 mm (6 in) from
the surface in order to heat the lower edge of the sliding door molding.
Use a circular motion for 30 seconds when applying the heat.
- Use a flat-bladed tool in order to peel the lower edge of
the sliding door molding from the surface.
Do NOT damage the paint.
- Pull the lower edge of the sliding door molding out in order to
release the retainers.
- Pull the lower edge of the sliding door molding out in order to
release the molding from the lower locating pins.
- Pull the lower edge of the sliding door molding up in order to
release the molding from the upper support.
- Remove the sliding door molding from the door.
- Pull out the center pins of the support retainers.
- Use a heat gun 152 mm (6 in) from the surface in
order to heat the door molding support.
Use a circular motion for 30 seconds when applying the heat.
- Use a flat-bladed tool in order to peel the door molding
support from the surface.
Do NOT damage the paint.
- Remove the sliding door molding support from the door.
- Use oil-free naphtha or alcohol in order to clean the body
panel.
- Remove all traces of adhesive from the body panel.
Installation Procedure
Important:
• | Do NOT touch the exposed adhesive tape with your hands. |
• | Do NOT allow the exposed adhesive tape to collect any dirt or
foreign material. |
- Remove the protective liner from the back side of the support.
- Use a heat lamp or heat gun in order to warm the door to a minimum
of 21°C (70°F).
- Insert the support retainers into the holes starting with the
front hole.
- Press the support in in order to ensure a maximum bond to the
door.
- Drive in the center pins of the retainers.
- Use a heat lamp or heat gun in order to warm the door to a minimum
of 21°C (70°F).
- Install the sliding door molding to the door.
- Snap the center flange of the door molding into the 2 outer retainers.
- Snap the lower locating pins into the holes in the door.
- Snap the center flange of the door molding into the remainder
of the retainers on the door.
- Push the upper portion of the door molding inboard over the retainers.
- Remove the protective liner from the back side of the door molding.
- Press the bottom of the sliding door molding inboard in order
to ensure a maximum bond to the door.