Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
Lower Side Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair
Door Lower Side Mouldings
DOOR LOWER SIDE MOULDINGS
Removal
1. Apply suitable protective tape to immediately adjacent areas of paintwork.
2. Using a hand-held heat gun, apply heat uniformly along moulding length.
3. Applying local heat at one end and using a suitable thin lever to avoid damaging paintwork, progressively ease moulding away from door panel.
4. Discard moulding and remove protective tape.
5. Remove any residual adhesive and thoroughly clean area using white spirit.
Installation
1. NOTE: Optimum adhesion is achieved by warming body panel and moulding to 65 deg C.
Using white spirit ensure that mounting area is clean, dry and de-greased.
2. Remove protective backing tape from moulding.
3. NOTE: Do not allow moulding to contact the body panel until it is correctly aligned.
Heat moulding and mounting area to 65 deg C.
4. Aligning with adjacent mouldings or to match opposite side of vehicle, press new moulding firmly onto body panel.
5. Apply hand pressure along moulding length to ensure satisfactory adhesion.
6. Allow moulding and door panel to cool then thoroughly clean both using white spirit.
7. Apply a coat of suitable polish to moulding and body panel.