Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 1003

Door and Side Moldings
Replacement (cont'dl
Door molding removal:
The following materials and tools are required to repair
t h e d o o r m o l d i n g s .
NOTE: Followthe manufacturer's instructions-
Materials: {Reference}
. Stripe remover
3M 08907
. Stripe adhesive remover
3M 08908
. Adhesive tape
3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape
T o o l s :
. Protective tape
. Knife or Cutter
. Sponge or Shop towel
.
Infrared dryer
. F i l m
.
Putty knife
. Alcohol
CAUTION: Wear gloves to remove and install the dool
moldings.
1 . R e m o v e t h e d o o r p a n e l , a n d p u l l b a c k t h e p l a s t i c
cover.
2. Apply protective tape on and around the molding.
Release the clips from inside of the door. Carefully
cut the adhesive tape with a knife or cutter while
pulling the edge of the molding away from the door
as shown.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch or bend the mold-
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K N T F E
3 .
OOOB MOLDING
20-104
Door molding installation:
L
G l u e t h e n e w a d h e s i v e t a p e t o t h e m o l d i n g s a s
shown.
N\\N\l
: Adhesive tape locations
60 mm
t2.1
820 mm 132.3 inl
Forward
L
MOLDING
Forward L
CLIP
HOLDER
40 mm
(1.6 in)
2Dl3Dl
1,050 mm {41.31 inl
2 .
2
5 mm {0.2 in)
ADHESIVE TAPE
Thickness: 1.2 mm 10.05 inl
I n s t a l l t h e c l i p s o n t h e m o l d i n g .
H e a t t h e b o n d i n g s u r f a c e o f t h e d o o r a n d d o o r
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-
t i o n o t t h e m o l d i n g .
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.
Reassemble all removed parts.
4 .