Maxima V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
Lower Side Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair
SIDE GUARD MOLDING
Exploded View EI-29
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.
3. 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 or 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° to 40°C (86° to 104°F).
3. Remove the backing sheet from the tape surface.
4. Press ends by hand and use a roller to apply 5 kg-f (11 lbs.-f) to press molding to door surface.
CAUTION: To secure contact, do not wash vehicle for 24 hours after installation.