Moldings

*This document has been updated per manufacturer TSB #08-51-001


MOLDINGS

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Before installing the roof drip molding, the windshield adhesive remained on the clip installation points should be removed 3 to 5 mm (0.12 to 0.20 in) from the edge of the glass. However, if the windshield adhesive has not been cured yet, it is not necessary to remove it.

Removal Steps 1-6:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS


[[A]] CLIPS A, B, C, and D / ROOF DRIP MOLDING REMOVAL

CAUTION: Remove the roof drip molding A from front to rear or opposite direction in order.





1. Pull up the inner side of roof drip molding A rear end to remove the clip A beneath it attached on the roof channel.





2. Twist the roof drip molding A rear end as shown in the illustration. At the same time, pull the molding to vehicle exterior from rear to front so that the clips B, C, and D can be removed from the front pillar. Then, remove the molding from the body.

[[B]] CLIPS E POSITION MARKING TO FRONT PILLAR

CAUTION: When replacing the clips E, mark installation position of the clips to the front pillar before removing them.

[[C]] CLIPS A / ROOF DRIP MOLDING B REMOVAL

CAUTION: Remove the roof drip molding B from front to rear or opposite direction in order.





1. Pull up the roof drip molding B inner side to remove the clips A beneath it attached on the roof channel.
2. Rotate the roof drip molding B together with clips A toward vehicle exterior and remove them from roof channel.


INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS


]]A[[ CLIPS A AND E / ROOF DRIP MOLDING INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Install the roof drip molding A from front to rear in order.





1. Remove the clip A from the roof drip molding A rear end and attach it to the roof channel.





2. When replacing the clips E, install new clips according to the markings drawn on the front pillar at the removal time.





3. Install the roof drip molding A so that its front end is inserted under the front deck garnish.





CAUTION: Make certain that the roof drip molding A rear end is not overlapped with roof rail.

4. Set the roof drip molding A (1) to the front pillar so that cutout (2) of the molding A (1) is engaged with clip E (3).
5. Push down the roof drip molding A securely so that it is installed to the clip A and clips E.

]]B[[ CLIPS A / ROOF DRIP MOLDING B INSTALLATION





CAUTION: Install the roof drip molding B from front to rear or opposite direction in order.

1. Remove the clips A from the roof drip molding B and attach them to the roof channel.





2. Engage the projected portion of the roof drip molding B to the 2 recessed portions of each clip A.
3. Push down the roof drip molding B securely so that it is installed to the clips A on the roof channel.