Removing
1. Side moldings, depending on the model, can be glued, snap-mounted, or both. Short element on the front fender on vehicles with 9/85 By 8/89 G. issue fastened with 2 rivets from the wheel arch. Since 10/89, issue. this molding is glued on, on hatchback models it is screwed together with the side turn signal.
2. Pull the molding back a little and separate the adhesive with a sharp knife.
Attention! Do not scratch the varnished surface.
3. Adhesive joint between molding and body can be separated with a thin nylon cord (diameter 0.8 mm). To facilitate the work, tie wooden blocks to both ends of the cord. When a latch comes across, lift the molding in this place. To make the glue come off better, heat the molding with a hair dryer to + 40°C.
Installation
1. Clean the glue spots on the body with gasoline. If a new molding is installed, remove the protective film from the marked places.
2. If the old molding is being reinstalled, wash off the remaining adhesive with gasoline and apply double-sided adhesive tape.
(Issue 9/85-9/89).
1. Mark the installation position of the molding on the body with adhesive tape.
2. Heat the molding and the body to approximately +40°- + 80°C.
3. Lock each button with the palm of your hand.
Since 10/89, issue.
1. Prime the molding in the marked places.
2. Apply double-sided adhesive tape to the shaded areas. Apply polyurethane glue to the inside.