Wheel Opening Molding - Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(2) Warm the effected stick-on molding and body
metal to approximately 38°C (100°F) using a suitable
heat lamp or heat gun.
(3) Pull stick-on molding from painted surface
(Fig. 63).
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean body surface with MOPAR Super Kleen
solvent or equivalent. Wipe surface dry with lint free
cloth.
(2) Remove protective cover from tape on back of
molding. Apply molding to body below the masking
tape guide.
(3) Remove masking tape guide and heat body and
molding. Firmly press molding to body surface to
assure adhesion.

WHEEL OPENING MOLDING

REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws attaching the wheel open-
ing molding to the fender (Fig. 64).
(2) Separate the molding from the wheel opening.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean body surface with MOPAR Super Kleen
solvent or equivalent. Wipe surface dry with lint free
cloth.
1 – REAR WHEEL OPENING MOLDING
2 – DOOR LIP MOLDING
1 – MOLDING
(2) Position the molding in the wheel opening.
(3) Remove the backing and press to secure mold-
ing.
(4) Install the screws attaching the wheel opening
molding to the fender.
Fig. 64 Wheel Opening Molding
3 – FRONT WHEEL OPENING MOLDING
Fig. 63 Body Side Moldings
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