Side molding - Subaru Outback

vijpeterson · 12-26-2012, 03:27 PM

Just got some side molding and the instruction suck! Are they that hard to put on? Anyone got some tips or vid maybe.....?

grossgary · 12-26-2012, 04:22 PM

here's a thread about it and a 12 pager which starts having lots of instruction details on page 4:

Color Matched Body Side Moldings Installed

Sandroad · 12-26-2012, 06:15 PM

That's a good thread. The instructions may seem daunting, but they are very linear. Just take it one step at a time and it will go quickly and smoothly. For me the first side took about a half hour and the second side about 15 minutes. The template works very well and when taped on, gets the moldings in just the right place.

lloyd123 · 12-27-2012, 10:53 AM

It would certainly help if you could raise the OB on a lift so the bottom of the doors were at eye level when installing the side molding. Most people wouldn’t have access to a lift but I found I could use a set of old car ramps. I put both ramps on the same side I was installing the molding on - this tilted that side up - not as good as eye level but better than at ground level. The OB has enough ground clearance so a ramp would fit in front of the rear wheel as well as the front.

bradze · 12-27-2012, 10:58 AM

the instructions make it look much harder than it actually is. i have torn mine off several times and while they're pretty easy to put back on, i decided to drill holes in them and bolt them to the fenders. just be careful not to lose any of the fasteners, i dont know where to get replacements. oops, wrong thread

dboz · 12-27-2012, 08:58 PM

Looks dorky and accentuates the height with them colored body color.

vijpeterson · 01-03-2013, 01:46 PM

I got them on looks great and wasn't that hard I just had to get some tools now got them. molding and the rally armor flaps look great together. Now wheels on a white outback. size kind any recommendation would help.

Thanks for all the help guys Jared P.

Sequoia225 · 01-03-2013, 01:58 PM

I am so happy to see this - I may get these in the near future and would LOVE to not pay the labor. What sort of tools does one need?
I already see I have to get that prying tool shown on the instructions to the seat back protectors. No idea what its called but hopefully can find one at a local store.

sunset_ed · 01-03-2013, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sequoia225

I am so happy to see this - I may get these in the near future and would LOVE to not pay the labor. What sort of tools does one need?
I already see I have to get that prying tool shown on the instructions to the seat back protectors. No idea what its called but hopefully can find one at a local store.

Prying tool?

I installed the seat back protectors with a ruler, masking tape and a phillips screwdriver.

Sequoia225 · 01-03-2013, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunset_ed

Prying tool?

I installed the seat back protectors with a ruler, masking tape and a phillips screwdriver.

Its the tool shown in the instructions - I dont know. I havent tried to install yet. Maybe its not so necessary.

12-26-2012, 03:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
vijpeterson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Side molding Just got some side molding and the instruction suck! Are they that hard to put on? Anyone got some tips or vid maybe.....?

12-26-2012, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
grossgary Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: WV Car: OBW H6 VDC, H6 OB Sed, XT6's Posts: 2,417 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here's a thread about it and a 12 pager which starts having lots of instruction details on page 4: Color Matched Body Side Moldings Installed __________________ H6 VDC OBW, H6 OB Sedan, 99 SUS, XT6's

12-27-2012, 10:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
lloyd123 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Shrewsbury, MA Car: 2011 OB LTD 2.5i PZEVw/Sunroof Pkg/Cypress Green Posts: 337 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It would certainly help if you could raise the OB on a lift so the bottom of the doors were at eye level when installing the side molding. Most people wouldn’t have access to a lift but I found I could use a set of old car ramps. I put both ramps on the same side I was installing the molding on - this tilted that side up - not as good as eye level but better than at ground level. The OB has enough ground clearance so a ramp would fit in front of the rear wheel as well as the front. __________________ 2011 OB LTD 2.5i PZEV w/Sunroof/Cypress Green -Port Installed Options: Remote Starter, 110V Outlet, Illum Pkg, Hood Protector, Sunroof Deflector, Splash Guards, Rear Net, Rear Bumper Cover, AW Floor Mats, Back Up Warning Sensor, Style Toned Pinstrip -Self Installed Options: 19mm RSB, Rear Seat Net, Side Nets, Puddle Lights, Body Side Molding, Cargo Organizer, Rear Bumper Corner Moldings, HD Cargo Basket 2013 Suzuki Burgman 400ABS 1993 SAAB 900S Convertible w/29,000 miles 2004 Kubota RTV900

12-27-2012, 10:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
bradze Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: yelm, wa Car: '11 outback 2.5i premium '12 impreza sport limited Posts: 1,972 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	the instructions make it look much harder than it actually is. i have torn mine off several times and while they're pretty easy to put back on, i decided to drill holes in them and bolt them to the fenders. just be careful not to lose any of the fasteners, i dont know where to get replacements. oops, wrong thread __________________ who cares about resale value? this is an outback, not getting something else til at least 200k miles! tired of a sore elbow from the hard plastic armrest? get a cover here http://www.redlinegoods.com/cgi-bin/...r&id=1&aid=774

12-27-2012, 08:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
dboz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Car: 2012 OUTBACK 2.5 LIMITED SILVER ICE Metallic, moon and nav free Posts: 1,016 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks dorky and accentuates the height with them colored body color. __________________ HIS: 2008 Evolution X GSR (sold) 2013 Tacoma DCSB 4x4 TRD SPORT HERS: 2011 OUTBACK LIMITED 2.5 (Traded) 2012 OUTBACK LIMITED 2.5

12-26-2012, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sandroad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Michigan Car: 2013 3.6R SAP BBP Outback Posts: 162 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's a good thread. The instructions may seem daunting, but they are very linear. Just take it one step at a time and it will go quickly and smoothly. For me the first side took about a half hour and the second side about 15 minutes. The template works very well and when taped on, gets the moldings in just the right place.

01-03-2013, 01:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
vijpeterson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got them on looks great and wasn't that hard I just had to get some tools now got them. molding and the rally armor flaps look great together. Now wheels on a white outback. size kind any recommendation would help. Thanks for all the help guys Jared P.

01-03-2013, 01:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sequoia225 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Los Angeles Car: 2003 Outback Lim 5spdMT 2.5L, 241K..2013 Outback Lim SAP Posts: 316 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am so happy to see this - I may get these in the near future and would LOVE to not pay the labor. What sort of tools does one need? I already see I have to get that prying tool shown on the instructions to the seat back protectors. No idea what its called but hopefully can find one at a local store.

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