Lower Side Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

BODY SIDE MOLDINGS

REMOVAL

Body side moldings are attached with adhesive.

1. Apply a length of masking tape on the body, parallel to the top edge of the molding to use as a guide, if necessary.
2. Warm the effected stick-on molding and body metal to approximately 38 degrees C (100 degrees F) using a suitable heat lamp or heat gun.

Fig. 1:

3. Pull stick-on molding from painted surface (Fig. 1).

INSTALLATION

Body side moldings are attached with adhesive.

1. Remove adhesive tape residue from painted surface of vehicle.
2. Clean body surface with MOPAR Super Kleen solvent or equivalent. Wipe surface dry with lint free cloth.
3. Warm the effected stick-on molding and body metal to approximately 38 degrees C (100 degrees F) using a suitable heat lamp or heat gun.
4. Remove protective cover from tape on back of molding. Apply molding to body below the masking tape guide.
5. Remove masking tape guide and heat body and molding. Firmly press molding to body surface to assure adhesion.