A-Pillar Exterior Trim Replacement

A-Pillar Exterior Trim Replacement

NOTE:

- Keep dust away from the working area.

- When working at lower temperatures, heat the body and trim with a hair dryer.
Body: about 59 °F (15 °C)
Trim: about 86 °F (30 °C)

- When heating the trim, heat it evenly and gradually to prevent deformation.

- Clean the body bonding surface with a shop towel dampened in isopropyl alcohol.

- After cleaning, keep oil, grease and water from getting on the surface.

1. Remove these items, then peel up the old trim while heating it with a hair dryer:
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2. Apply the trim in the numbered sequence, and note these items:
- Align the application tape with the A-pillar as shown.

- When pressing the trim, slowly press it from the corner to prevent air bubbles and wrinkles.

- If there are air bubbles in the trim, peel up the trim, then reapply it.

- After reinstalling all removed parts, check that the body color is covered by the trim.