VELOSTER(FS) >2013 > G 1.6 T-GDI > Body (Interior and Exterior) > Exterior > Body Side Moldings>Repair procedures  
Replacement
Roof Garnish Replacement
[General Type]
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Take care not to scratch the body surface.
1.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the roof garnish (A).
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Replace any damaged roof garnish.

2.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
Roof Garnish Replacement
[Panoramaroof Type]
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Take care not to scratch the body surface.
1.
Open the movable glass fully.
2.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the roof garnish (A).
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Replace any damaged roof garnish.

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
Front Wheel Guard Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Take care not to scratch the body surface.
1.
Remove the front tire.
2.
After loosening the mounting clips and screws, then remove the front wheel guard (A).
[LH]

[RH]

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
Rear Wheel Guard Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Take care not to scratch the body surface.
1.
Remove the rear tire.
2.
After loosening the mounting clips and screws, then remove the rear wheel guard (A).
[LH]

[RH]

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
Hood Garnish Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Take care not to scratch the body surface.
1.
Remove the hood insulator pad.
(Refer to the BD group – “Hood”)
2.
After loosening the mounting nuts, then remove the hood garnish (A).

Tightening torque :
3.9 ~ 4.4 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.45 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 3.3 lb-ft)

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
A Pillar Garnish Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Take care not to scratch the body surface.
1.
To remove the A pillar garnish (A), loosen the mounting screw after removing the cap (B).

Tightening torque :
0.5 ~ 1.0N.m (0.05 ~ 0.1kgf.m, 0.4 ~ 0.7 lb-ft)

2.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
Quarter Fixed Glass & Molding Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Take care not to scratch the body surface.
1.
Remove the following items.
A.
Rear seat
(Refer to the BD group - "Rear Seat")
B.
Front seat belt lower anchor
(Refer to the BD group - "Front Seat Belt")
C.
Front door scuff trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Interior Trim")
D.
Center pillar lower trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Interior Trim")
E.
Center pillar upper trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Interior Trim")
F.
Luggage side trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Interior Trim")
G.
Rear pillar trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Interior Trim")
2.
After loosening the mounting nuts, then remove the quarter fixed glass & molding (A).

Tightening torque :
3.9 ~ 4.4 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.45 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 3.3 lb-ft)

3.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
Rear Spoiler Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Take care not to scratch the body surface.
1.
Remove the following items.
A.
Tail gate frame upper trim & Tail gate center trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Tail Gate")
B.
Tail gate trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Tail Gate")
C.
Tail gate frame side trim
(Refer to the BD group - "Tail Gate")
2.
Disconnect the washer nozzle (B) and high mounted stop lamp connector (A).

3.
Loosen the rear spoiler mounting nuts.

Tightening torque :
5.9 ~ 6.4 N.m (0.6 ~ 0.65 kgf.m, 4.3 ~ 4.7 lb-ft)

4.
Remove the rear spoiler (A).

5.
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.