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Lower Side Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

BODY SIDE MOLDINGS

REMOVAL

Doors
1. Open the door.

Fig. 1:




Fig. 2:




2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, pry the upper rear edge off the door. Continue to the front edge of the front door. (Fig. 1) and (Fig. 2).
3. Using a heat gun, warm the adhesive tape on the lower edge of the cladding and pull the cladding from the door.

Fender/Quarter Panel

Fig. 3:




1. Remove the screws at wheel opening (Fig. 3).
2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, gently pry bottom of cladding up.
3. Lift upwards and remove cladding.

INSTALLATION

Doors
1. Clean the area thoroughly with MOPAR(R) Super Kleen, or equivalent.
2. Align the body side cladding with the slots in the door. Press the adhesive pad to the door and snap the retainers into the slots.

Fender/Quarter Panel
1. Thoroughly clean the area with MOPAR(R) Super Kleen, or equivalent.
2. Align the cladding with the screw holes in the fender.
3. Press the cladding in place.
4. Install the screws at the wheel opening.