
2.11 BODY SIDE MOULDINGS
LT Section No. – 10-250
REMOVE
1. Protect the paint and bodywork with tape or a rag.
2. Using a paint scraper or similar, begin at one end
and carefully prise the moulding from the panel,
cutting through the double sided tape and
adhesive.
NOTE: As an alternative, carefully use a length of
piano wire to cut the adhesive in a similar way to
removing a windshield.
3. As required, remove any remaining double-sided
tape and adhesive from the moulding and/or panel.
Clean the surfaces with Prepsol or equivalent.
Figure 1A9-41
REINSTALL
Refer to Figure 1A9-42 for Executive, Acclaim , SS or Lumina LS vehicles, Figure 1A9-43 for Berlina or Lum ina
LTZ vehicles or to Figure 1A9-44 for Calais or Omega CD vehicles.
1. Place a mark on the rear edge of the fender and/or door panels at the three points shown in the relevant
Figure as required. Measure in a straight line from the lower edge of each panel:
2. If a complete moulding set is to be f itted, or as r equir ed, apply a length of mas king tape along the side of the
vehicle, level with the marks. Begin by affixing the tape at the rear of the rear door, hold it taut and away
from the vehicle, and affix it to each panel. Ensure it is straight and then smooth it down along its length.
3. If reusing the moulding, apply new acrylic double-sided tape (1) such as 3M 5344 or equivalent along the
back of the moulding.
4. Apply a 3.0 m m diam eter bead of urethane adhesive such as Expandite Betaseal 554.02, Sikaflex Drive or
equivalent over the entire length of moulding (2) and for 50mm in several places (3).
NOTE: Refer to any further directions supplied with the urethane adhesive.
5. Affix the moulding to the vehicle in the correct positions, aligning the lower edge with the masking tape (if
fitted) and:
• For the fender moulding begin at the rear edge of the fender, aligning to the dimension at Section A-A.
• For the f ront door moulding begin at the fr ont edge of the f r ont door, aligning to the dimension at Section
A-A.
• For the rear door moulding begin at the f ront edge of the rear door, aligning to the dim ension at Section
B-B.
6. Press firmly over the length of the moulding(s) at the double-sided tape to ensure maximum adhesion.