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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

  1. Use a heat gun J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface in order to heat the molding.
  2. Apply the heat for approximately 30 seconds using a circular motion.


    Object Number: 365407  Size: SH
  3. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool in order to lift the molding away from the weld joint.
  4. Peel the molding away from the weld joint.
  5. Clean the weld joint molding area.

Installation Procedure

  1. Remove 152 mm (6 in) of protective liner at the front edge of the molding.
  2. Use a heat lamp or heat gun J 25070 in order to warm the body panel to a minimum of 21 °C (70 °F).
  3. Align and center the front edge of the molding with the front edge of the weld joint.
  4. Press the molding into place.

  5. Object Number: 365392  Size: SH
  6. Continue peeling back the liner, centering the molding and pressing into the joint.