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For 1990-2009 cars only

Repair Procedure


    Object Number: 429763  Size: SH
  1. Heat the body side molding using a heat gun J 25070 holding it about 152 mm (6 inches) from surface.
  2. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

    Important: Be careful not to damage the paint.


    Object Number: 183250  Size: SH
  3. Peel the body side molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
  4. Remove all adhesive from body panel and back of the body side molding using 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  5. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

Installation Procedure

  1. Warm body panel with a heat lamp or heat gun to a minimum of 21° C (70° F).
  2. Peel backing from the front end of the body side molding.
  3. Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.


    Object Number: 183250  Size: SH
  4. Press the body side molding, to the body while continuing to remove the backing.
  5. Hand roll the body side molding to the body to ensure proper adhesion.