Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual page 1617

23 - 32 BODY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove B-pillar applique.
(2) Remove push-in fasteners holding bottom of
roof rail weatherstrip to B-pillar.
(3) Remove push-in fastener holding rearward end
of weatherstrip to quarter panel.
(4) Remove push-in fasteners holding weatherstrip
to front door hinge pillar.
(5) Pull weatherstrip from retainer channel under
drip rail (Fig. 41).
(6) Pull weatherstrip from B-pillar channels.
(7) Separate roof rail weatherstrip from vehicle.
Fig. 41 Roof Rail Weatherstrip
INSTALLATION
(1) Place weatherstrip in position on B-pillar
retainer channels.
(2) Insert weatherstrip into channels.
(3) Using a suitable awl, zip retaining lip on back
of weatherstrip into B-pillar and roof rail channels.
(4) Install push-in fasteners to hold weatherstrip
to B-pillar, hinge pillar and quarter panel.
B-PILLAR APPLIQUE—2 DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755, pry bottom of appli-
que away from B-pillar.
(2) Disengage push-in fastener holding bottom of
applique to B-pillar.
(3) Separate applique from body side molding tape
on back of applique (Fig. 42).
(4) Disengage push-in fastener holding top of
applique to B- pillar.
(5) Separate applique from vehicle.
Fig. 42 B-pillar Applique
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Carefully remove
adhesive residue from back of applique and B-pillar.
Install new body side molding adhesive tape on back
of applique.
B-PILLAR APPLIQUE—4 DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Open doors to gain access to bottom of B-pillar
applique.
(2) Disengage push-in fastener holding bottom of
applique to B-pillar.
(3) If temperature in work area is below 21°C
(70°F), heat applique to aid adhesive separation from
fastening tape.
(4) Pull outward at bottom of applique to separate
tape from B-pillar.
(5) Disengage push-in fastener holding top of
applique to B-pillar.
(6) Separate applique from vehicle (Fig. 43).
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Carefully remove
adhesive residue from applique and car body. Apply
new body side molding adhesive tape on back side of
applique.
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