SECTION 9M
EXTERIOR TRIM
SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application
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N•m
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Lb-Ft
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Lb-In
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B-Pillar Molding Screws
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1.3
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-
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12
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Mud Guard Bolts
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2
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-
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18
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
B-Pillar Molding
Removal Procedure
- Reposition the weatherstrip in order to access the screws.
- Remove the screws and the B-pillar molding (front door B-pillar molding shown, rear door C-pillar molding similar).
Installation Procedure
Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.
- Install the screws and the B-pillar molding (front door B-pillar molding shown, rear door C-pillar molding similar).
Tighten
Tighten the B-pillar molding screws to 1.3 N•m 12 (lb-in).
- Install the weatherstrip to its original position.
Roof Molding
Removal Procedure
- Remove the roof molding from the metal clips.
Installation Procedure
- Press the roof molding onto the metal clips.
Rocker Panel Molding
Removal Procedure
- Remove the front mud guards. Refer to "Mud Guards"
in this section.
- Remove the screws and the rocker panel molding.
Installation Procedure
- Install the rocker panel molding with the screws.
- Install the front mud guards. Refer to "Mud Guards"
in this section.
Mud Guards
Removal Procedure
- Remove the screw and the bolts and the mud guard.
Installation Procedure
Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.
- Install the mud guard with the bolts and the screw.
Tighten
Tighten the mud guard bolts to 2 N•m (18 lb-in).
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
Emblems and Lettering
The emblems and lettering on the vehicle are attached by adhesive. The company emblem appears on the hood. The lettering, which appears in several places on the body of the vehicle, features the model, the grade, and the company name.
Mud Guards
Front and rear mud guards are standard equipment on all models. Mud guards will help prevent an excessive buildup of mud on the body.
