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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Install in an environment that is free from dust or dirt. Dust and dirt could come in contact with the adhesive surface and prevent proper adhesive.
  1. Clean the area where the wheel opening flare is to be mounted.

    Use a suitable solvent, such as flash naptha or a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent water.

  2. Dry the area thoroughly.
  3. Warm the body panel with a heat gun J 25070  to a minimum of 21°C (70°C).
    IMPORTANT: Do not touch the adhesive surface when the tape is removed.
  4. Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel opening flare.
  5. Install the wheel opening flare to the rear fender.
  6. Install the push pins to retain the wheel opening flare.
    Fig 1: Rear Wheel Opening Flare
    G01578722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.