Body Sill Cladding - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Using 3M(TM) General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner or equivalent, remove any adhesive tape residue from the bodyside.

NOTE: Install new cladding within 20 minutes of body panel cleaning.

2. Wipe the attachment area with a clean, lint-free cloth, moistened with a 50% solution of water and alcohol, starting 120 mm (4.75 in.) above the character line and then wipe dry the area immediately with a dry, lint-free cloth.

CAUTION: Do not exceed 32° C (90° F) when heating the cladding or body panels. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to the cladding and/or the vehicle paint finish.

3. Remove the protective covering from the adhesive tape on the back of the body side sill cladding (1) and position the cladding onto the bodyside using the previously installed guide tape as well as the sill cladding retaining fasteners.

NOTE: If ambient temperatures are below 21° C (70° F), warm the body side cladding and body panel with a heat lamp or gun to assure proper adhesion.

NOTE: To ensure proper cladding adhesion, apply consistent and uniform pressure of approximately 40 p.s.i. over the entire surface of the cladding.

4. Install the body side sill cladding by hand tapping to engage the snap retainers.
5. Install the six fasteners (2) located on the bottom edge of the sill cladding (1). Tighten the fasteners securely.





6. Position the front fascia spat (1).
7. Install the fasteners (2) securing the front fascia spat (1). Tighten the fasteners securely.
8. If removed, install the front wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.