Windshield Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Windshield Side Trim Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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Trim Replacement

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to damage the windshield.
- Take care not to bend the windshield side trim.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove the windshield side trim (A).

1. While pulling up the retainer area of the trim with a trim tool, push each of the small hooks (B) with a small flat-tip screwdriver to release the trim from the retainers (C, D) on the A-pillar. Do not pry the trim anywhere except the retainer area.

2. Gradually work your way down to release the trim from each of the retainers.

3. Release the trim from the cowl cover (E).





2. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Make sure the trim is installed securely.
- Replace any damaged retainer.
- Replace any damaged moldings.

Retainer Replacement

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to damage the windshield.
- Take care not to bend the windshield side trim.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Gradually separate the adhesive tapes (A) under the retainer (B) while heating them with a heat gun to about 212-248 °F (100-120 °C).

NOTE:

- Do not overheat the painted surface around the retainers.
- To keep the exterior plastic parts near the A-pillar from being overheated by a heat gun, wrap them with aluminum foil.





2. Clean the body bonding surface with a shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning, do not allow oil, grease, and water to contact on the clean surface.

3. Test fit the retainers (A) with the alignment marks (B).

4. Prepare the 3M Adhesive.

NOTE:

- 3M Scotch-Weld DP-100 NS Adhesive is supplied in a dual syringe plastic Duo-Pak cartridge as part of the 3M Scotch-Weld EPX Applicator system.
- Insert the Duo-Pak cartridge into the Duramix applicator gun.
- Using light pressure on the trigger, start the plunger into the cylinders.
- Remove the Duo-Pak cartridge cap; expel a small amount of adhesive, making sure both sides of the Duo-Pak cartridges are flowing evenly and freely.
- Attach the EPX mixing nozzle to the Duo-Pak cartridge.
- Begin dispensing the adhesive.

5. Clean the retainer (A) bonding surface with isopropyl alcohol, and let it dry, then apply an even coat of adhesive (B) to the bonding surface of the retainer.






6. Position the retainers (A) with the alignment marks (B) on the A-pillar.






7. Press the retainer onto the body, and let the adhesive harden for 30 minutes before installing the windshield side trim. The adhesive reaches maximum hardness after 24 hours.