- Cover the adjacent finishes with masking tape in order to prevent
damage to the finish.
- Seal the following components:
| • | The screw holes in the body panels. |
| • | The bolts that may permit water entry into the body interior |
| • | The clips that may permit water entry into the body interior |
- Use the following materials for sealing:
| • | A body caulking compound |
- Do not use rotating adhesive removal discs on the moldings. Such
use generates excessive heat. Excessive heat may cause molding damage.
- The following components are attached to the body panels using
adhesive tape:
- Keep the following components at temperatures between 21°-38° C
(70°-100°F) prior to installation:
| • | Use auxiliary heat sources in order to warm the surface if the temperature
is below 21° C (70°F). |
- Ensure that all of the surfaces are clean and free of wax or oily
film.
- If the molding pulls loose from the adhesive backing (tape remains
on the body panel), DO NOT remove the tape from the body.
- Wash the affected area using soap and water. Wipe the area dry.
Use a clean rag to wipe the following areas using 3M General Purpose
Adhesive Cleaner (P/N 08984), or equivalent. DO NOT use the cleaner
on an air-dry enamel.
- Apply a length of masking tape as a molding guide, if needed.
You may also use a straight edge.
- If you do not remove the tape from the body, apply Loctite 414
adhesive GM P/N 1052621 or equivalent to the back of the molding. Position
the molding to the body.
Apply constant pressure to the molding for 30 seconds or until
a firm bond is made.
- If you remove the tape from the body, apply a double-coated acrylic
foam tape. Apply the following types of tape to the molding:
| • | 3M Super Automotive Attachment |
| • | 3M P/N 06380 (white backing) |
| • | 3M P/N 06377 (black backing) |
| • | 3M P/N 06382 (grey backing) |
| • | Press the tape firmly to the body. |
