Front Door Outer Molding Replacement

Front Door Outer Molding Replacement

NOTE:

Once you remove the door outer molding, replace it with a new one because it will bend during removal.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the door.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

1.	Remove the power mirror. To prevent scratching the power mirror and door, wrap the power mirror with a shop towel. Disconnecting the power mirror connector is not required.

2.

Remove the door outer molding (A):

-1	Pry the rear clip with a flat-tip screwdriver.
-2	While removing the upper edge of the door outer molding from the edge of the sash, cut the double-sided adhesive tapes (B) with a utility knife, then remove the molding.

3.	Scrape off the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the sash, then clean the sash surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.

4.

Install a new door outer molding in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

Before installing the molding, fold the edge of the adhesive backing from the double-sided adhesive tape. After installing the molding, carefully pull the adhesive backing away, and push the clip and the adhesive portions into place securely.
Make sure the upper and lower sides of the molding are catching the edges of the sash properly.