2015-honda-crv-body-side-moldings.pdf

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INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

Accessory Application

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VERSION 1
BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
served. AII 52338 (140

2015 CR-V

9) 08P05-T0A

Issue Date

SEP 2014

PARTS LIST

Left front body side molding

Right front body side molding

Left rear body side molding

Right rear body side molding

Front template

Rear template

4 Alcohol swabs

TOOL AND SUPPLIES REQUIREDMasking tapeFelt-tip penRulerThe following tool is available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program. On the iN, click on: Service > Service Bay > Tool and Equipment Program, then enter the number under Search. Or call 888-424-6857.

Rubber Roller (T/N MHLE54D)

Illustration of the Body Side Moldings on the Vehicle

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LEFT REAR BODY SIDE MOLDING

RIGHT REAR BODY SIDE MOLDING

LEFT FRONT BODY SIDE MOLDING

RIGHT FRONT BODY SIDE MOLDING

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INSTALLATION

Customer Information: The information in this installation instruction is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training to correctly and safely add equipment to your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by do-it-yourselfers.

NOTE: If you are also installing the accessory door edge

guards, install them before you install the body side moldings.

Be careful not to damage the vehicle body paint finish. This kit should only be installed if the ambient air

temperature is 15C (60F) or above. To allow the adhesive to cure, do not wash the vehicle

for 24 hours. Please advise the customer.

Installing the Body Side Moldings1. Using the alcohol swab, thoroughly clean the area

where the left front body side molding will attach.

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FRONTALCOHOL SWAB

Clean with the alcohol swab.

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2. Fold three tabs on the front template, and insert them between the left doors.

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MASKING TAPE

3 TABS

FRONT

3 TABS Fold.

LEFT FRONT DOOR

FRONT TEMPLATE

FRONT TEMPLATELEFT FRONT DOOR

FRONT TEMPLATE

CHARACTER LINE Align.

3. Align the front template with the character line, and attach it to the left front door with strips of masking tape as shown.

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4. Peel back about 40 to 50 mm (1 to 2 in.) of adhesive backing from each adhesive tape, and tape the ends to the front surface of the left front body side molding. Remove the other adhesive backings.

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ADHESIVE BACKING Remove.

MASKING TAPE


ADHESIVE BACKING Peel back 40 to 50 mm (1 to 2 in.), and tape it to front surface of the left front body side molding.

If the vehicle is equipped with the accessory door edge guards, go to step 6. If not, continue with step 5.5. Align the left front body side molding to the front

template and attach it to the left front door. Go to step 8.

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FRONT

LEFT FRONT DOOR

FRONT TEMPLATE

Align.

Align.


FRONT TEMPLATE

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With Door Edge Guards

6. Using a felt-tip pen, measure and mark the front template using the measurement shown.

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FELT-TIP PEN


FRONT

Align.

LEFT FRONT DOOR

5 mm (0.2 in.)

MARK

MARK

FRONT TEMPLATE

FRONT TEMPLATE

FRONT TEMPLATE

7. Align the left front body side molding with the front template and the mark you made on the front template, and attach it to the left front door as shown.

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8. While applying light pressure against the left front body side molding, carefully remove the adhesive backings.

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FRONT


9. Using the palm of your hand, firmly press the left front body side molding to the left front door.

10. Remove the front template.11. Using a rubber roller, apply pressure against the left

front body side molding and roll from one end to the other.

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FRONT

RUBBER ROLLER

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12. Using the alcohol swab, thoroughly clean the area where the left rear body side molding will attach.

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FRONT

ALCOHOL SWAB

Clean with the alcohol swab.

LEFT REAR DOOR

13. Fold three tabs on the rear template, and insert them between the left doors.

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FRONT

3 TABS Fold.

REAR TEMPLATE

LEFT REAR DOOR REAR TEMPLATE3 TABS

MASKING TAPE

REAR TEMPLATE

LEFT REAR DOOR

CHARACTER LINE Align.

14. Align the rear template with the character line, and attach it to the left rear door using strips of masking tape.

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15. Peel back about 40 to 50 mm (1 to 2 in.) of adhesive backing from each adhesive tape, and tape the ends to the front surface of the left rear body side molding. Remove the other adhesive backings.

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MASKING TAPE


ADHESIVE BACKING Peel back 40 to 50 mm (1 to 2 in.), and tape it to front surface of the left rear body side molding.

16. Align the edges of the left rear body side molding with the edges of the rear template, and install the left rear body side molding on the left rear door.

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FRONT

Align.


LEFT REAR DOOR

REAR TEMPLATE

Align.

Align.



Align.

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17. Press the left rear body side molding firmly with the palm of your hand and remove the adhesive backing 50 to 100 mm (2 to 4 in.) at a time.

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ADHESIVE BACKING Press the left rear body side molding firmly with the palm of your hand while removing the adhesive backing.

FRONT

18. Remove the rear template.19. Using the rubber roller, apply firm pressure while

rolling to set the adhesive. Apply firm pressure especially at the ends.

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FRONT

RUBBER ROLLER

20. Turn the front and rear templates over, and repeat steps 1 through 19 to install the body side moldings on the right side of the vehicle.

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