ROCKER PANEL MOULDING INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL ROCKER PANEL MOULDING LH


    1. for Standard Body:

      Attach the 10 clips to install the rocker panel moulding LH.

    2. for Long Body:

      Attach the 11 clips to install the rocker panel moulding LH.

    3. Install the 2 screws.

    4. for Standard Body:

      Install the 7 clips.

    5. for Long Body:

      Install the 8 clips.

    6. Install the screw on the rear side.

    7. Install the screw on the front side.

  2. INSTALL FRONT DOOR NO. 3 WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. for Standard Body:

      Attach the 12 clips to install the front door No. 3 weatherstrip LH.

    2. for Long Body:

      Attach the 13 clips to install the front door No. 3 weatherstrip LH.

  3. INSTALL NO. 6 ROCKER PANEL MOULDING PROTECTOR


    1. Install the No. 6 rocker panel moulding protector with the clip and 2 screws.

  4. INSTALL QUARTER PANEL WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH


    1. Install the moulding with the 4 screws.

  5. INSTALL FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH


    1. Attach the clip to install the moulding.

    2. Install the 5 screws.

  6. INSTALL FRONT FENDER MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Tech Tips

    When installing the moulding, heat the vehicle body and moulding using a heat light.

    Standard
    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Front Fender Moulding 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the vehicle body and moulding excessively.


    1. Clean the vehicle body surface.


      1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.

      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.

      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.

    2. Install a new front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.


      1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.

      2. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.

        Tech Tips

        After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

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      *1 Double-sided Tape

      Attach the clip and guide to install the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

      Press the front fender moulding sub-assembly LH firmly to install it.