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MOLDING AND GARNISH

S-28prose procedure
Continued from S-27

Removal Note

Front beltline molding

Front beltline molding removal note

  1. 1
    Remove the door mirror. (Refer to page S-30.)
  2. 2
    Remove the front beltline molding.
    Do not damage the body.
    The clips are where shown in the figure.
    Detail of the front beltline molding area on the door with an inset zoom showing the clip location. Label 'CLIP' indicates the clip attachment point.
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Rear finisher

Rear finisher removal note

  1. 1
    Remove the rear combination light. (Refer to Section T.)
  2. 2
    Remove the rear finisher.
    The clips are where shown in the figure.
    Rear finisher and beltline molding clip locations. Top panel shows letter callouts (A), (B), (C) along the rear finisher bar marking clip positions. Bottom panel shows three clip detail views labeled (A), (B), (C) and the word 'CLIP'.
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Beltline molding

Remove the convertible top for removal of the beltline molding. (Refer to page S-61.)

Installation Note

Windshield molding

Windshield molding installation note

  1. 1
    Remove the windshield. (Refer to page S-38.)
  2. 2
    Install the windshield. (Refer to page S-38.)
  3. 3
    Apply primer with a brush to the bonding area of the new upper molding, and allow it to dry for approx. 30 minutes.
    Keep the area free of dirt and grease. Do not touch the surface. If primer gets on the skin, remove it immediately.
    Lower the convertible top to prevent the glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed.
    Cross-section illustration of the upper molding with the bonding area highlighted, labeled 'PRIMER'.
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  4. 4
    Align the center mark in the molding with the glass mark (1).
    Windshield molding installation diagram. Left panel shows the molding outline with numbered callouts (1)(2)(3)(4) marking center mark, upper, corner, and side portions. Center labels: 'MARK', 'MOLDING'. Right panel cross-sections show 'MOLDING' and 'GLASS' relationships with arrows indicating push direction.
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  5. 5
    Install the upper portions of the molding into the body (2).
  6. 6
    Push the corner of the molding into the body (3).
  7. 7
    Push the side portions of the molding into the body, beginning from the bottom (4).
  8. 8
    Check for water leaks. If a leak is found, wipe the water off well and repeat the installation.

Hardening time of repair seal

Hardening time of repair seal

5°C (41°F)
Surface hardening timeApprox. 1.5 hr
Time required until car can be put into service12 hr
20°C (68°F)
Surface hardening timeApprox. 1 hr
Time required until car can be put into service4 hr
35°C (95°F)
Surface hardening timeApprox. 10 min
Time required until car can be put into service2 hr
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See also

S-30DOOR MIRROR, HORNSection TS-61CONVERTIBLE TOPS-38WINDSHIELD — PREPARATION / COMPONENTS / Removal / Installation

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