664119 Removing and installing rear door moulding

WM 664119 Removing and installing rear door moulding

Removing rear door moulding

Information

The trim strip is damaged beyond repair during removal.

1. Heat up moulding with a hot-air gun to approx. 60°C.
2. Open front door.
3. Using an assembly wedge, traverse between moulding and cover and lift off the moulding.





4. Remove moulding completely, reheating if necessary.
5. To protect from damage, mask painted surfaces along the upper and lower edges with adhesive strip.





6. Warm up adhesive tape residue on the cover and scrape it off with an assembly wedge.






Installing rear door moulding

Information

Only cleaning alcohol (isopropanol) may be used for cleaning. Other cleaning solutions can damage the plastic.

1. Wipe the bonding areas on the cover and reverse side of the moulding with cleaning alcohol.





2. Pull off strips of adhesive tape to protect paintwork.
3. Stick a strip of adhesive tape along the upper and lower edge of the sealing surface.
4. Remove protective film from the adhesive strip.
5. Position moulding and lay it on the adhesive strip.





6. Warm up moulding with a hot-air gun and press down evenly on the cover.