Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 995

If the old molding is to be reinstalled:
The following materials and tools are required to repair
the molding.
NOTE: Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Materials: (Reference)
Stripe remover
3M 08907
Stripe adhesive remover
3M 08908
Adhesive tape
3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape
Tools:
Protective tape
Knife or cutter
Sponge or shop towel
Infrared dryer
CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. If necessary, replace any damaged clips on the mold-
ing.
2. Apply the stripe remover evenly to the bonding sur-
face of the body and molding.
3. Cover the bonding surface of the body and molding
with a film, then heat to 104 - 122°F (40 - 50°C) for 5
- 10 minutes with an infrared dryer.
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-
tion of the body and molding.
4. Scrape the adhesive tape with a putty knife.
5. For removal of adhesive tape residue, follow-up with
stripe adhesive remover, then scrape the adhesive
tape with a putty knife.
6. Remove the protective tape, then clean the bonding
surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol.
NOTE: Make sure the bonding surface is kept free of
water, oil, and grease.
Film
Putty knife
Alcohol
7. Glue the new adhesive tape to the moldings as
shown.
: Adhesive tape locations
Width: 5 mm (0.2 in.)
Thickness: 1.2 mm (0.05 in.)
FRONT SIDE
MOLDING
FRONT DOOR
MOLDING
820 mm (32.3 in.)
REAR SIDE
MOLDING
20 mm
65 mm
(0.79 in.) 2.6 in.)
ADHESIVE TAPE
Width: 5 mm (0.2 in.)
Thickness: 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
8. Heat the bonding surface of the door and molding
with an infrared dryer.
Door: 104- 140°F (40-60°C)
Molding: 68 - 86°F (20 - 30°C)
NOTE: Use care when heating to prevent deforma-
tion of the molding.
9. Align the molding with the clip locations and set the
molding. Lightly push on the molding until its edge
is fully seated on the adhesive tape.
NOTE: Do not spray water on the molding within
the first 24 hours after installation.
10. Reassemble all removed parts.
Forward
65 mm
(2.6 in.)
REAR DOOR
MOLDING
560 mm (22 in.)