Tools Required
J 25070
Heat Gun
Removal Procedure
- Heat the weld join molding, using a heat gun
J 25070
152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
Apply the heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing
an emblem/name plate.
- To remove the weld joint molding from the roof, begin at one end and use a small plastic flat-bladed tool. Lift the weld joint molding away from the weld joint.
- Remove all adhesive from the body panel using 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
- Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.
Installation Procedure
- Warm the body panel with
J 25070
to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).
- Remove 5 or 6 in of the protective liner at the front edge of the weld joint molding.
- Align and center the front edge of the weld joint molding with the front edge of the weld joint.
- Use hand pressure to press the weld joint molding into place.
- Continue to remove the protective liner from the molding, centering the molding and pressing it into the weld joint.
- Hand roll the loose ends.