Grand Caravan AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2001)
Fig. 5
Refer to (Fig. 1), (Fig. 2), (Fig. 3), (Fig. 4) or (Fig. 5) for proper location of fasteners holding the molding to the wheelhouse lip and rocker panels.
1. Warm the affected stick on molding and body metal to approximately 38 degrees C (100 degrees F) using a suitable heat lamp or heat gun.
2. If equipped, remove pop rivets holding molding edge to wheelhouse lip.
3. Pull stick on molding from painted surface.
4. Remove adhesive tape residue from painted surface of vehicle. Use a 3M Scotch-Brite(TM) Molding Adhesive and Stripe Removal Disc, or
equivalent, to clean adhesive residue from painted surfaces. These products are available from automotive paint suppliers. Refer to instructions
supplied with the specific product for proper usage.
INSTALLATION
Refer to (Fig. 1), (Fig. 2), (Fig. 3), (Fig. 4) or (Fig. 5) for proper location of fasteners to hold the molding to the wheelhouse lip and rocker panels.
1. If molding is to be reused;
a. Remove tape residue from molding.
b. Clean back of molding with Mopar(R) Super Kleen, or equivalent.
c. Wipe molding dry with lint free cloth.
d. Apply a single coat of Mopar(R) TPO Molding Prep to tape side of molding and allow to dry thoroughly.
e. Apply new body side molding (two sided adhesive) tape to back of molding.
2. Clean body surface with Mopar(R) Super Kleen, or equivalent. Wipe surface dry with lint free cloth.
3. Remove protective cover from tape on back of molding.
4. Apply molding to body from front to rear, inserting locator pins into hole in body panel.
5. Using a roller tool, roll molding onto body panel with enough force to assure adhesion. Do not apply excessive force, or damage to body panels
may result.
6. Install pop rivets to hold molding edge to wheelhouse lip, if necessary.
