Intrepid V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
Lower Side Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair
BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL
1. Warm the effected stick on molding and body metal to approximately 38 degrees C (100 degrees F) using a suitable heat lamp or heat gun.
2. Pull stick on molding from painted surface.
3. Remove adhesive tape residue from painted surface of vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. If molding is to be reused, remove tape residue from molding. Clean back of molding with Mopar(R) Super Kleen solvent or equivalent. Wipe
molding dry with lint free cloth. Apply new body side molding (two sided adhesive) tape to back of molding.
2. Clean body surface with Mopar(R) Super Kleen solvent or equivalent. Wipe surface dry with lint free cloth.
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3. Apply a length of masking tape on the body, parallel to the top edge of the molding to use as a guide, if necessary. (Fig. 1)
4. Remove protective cover from tape on back of molding. Apply molding to body below the masking tape guide.
5. Remove masking tape guide and heat body and molding, see step one. Firmly press molding to body surface to assure adhesion.
