Frontier 2WD L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2005)
Lower Side Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair
King Cab
SIDE GUARD MOLDING
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Never apply tack-paper adhesive remover to body panel surface finished with lacquer-based paints.
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Original side guard molding is affixed to body panel with double-faced adhesive tape.
1. Heat molding to between 30 ° and 40 °C (86 ° to 104 °F) with a heat gun.
2. Raise end of molding and cut away tape to remove molding. Remove all traces of tape.
INSTALLATION
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On vehicles coated with Hard Clear Coat, use double-faced 3M adhesive tape Product No. 4210 or equivalent, after priming with 3M primer
Product No. N200, C-100 or equivalent.
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The repair parts are also affixed with double-faced adhesive tape.
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To re-use existing molding, clean all traces of double sided tape from the molding and apply new double-faced tape to the molding.
1. Clean the panel surface with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent to degrease the surface.
2. Heat the panel and molding tape surface to 30 ° and 40 °C (86 ° to 104 °F).
3. Remove the backing sheet from the tape surface.
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Align the locating pin into the hole in the outer door.
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Continue aligning the pins into their corresponding holes in the outer door during installation.
4. Press ends by hand and use a roller to apply 5 kg-f (11 lbs-f) to press molding to door surface.
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Apply even pressure along molding to insure proper wet out.
CAUTION: To secure contact, do not wash vehicle for 24 hours after installation.