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For 1990-2009 cars only

Repair Procedure

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun


    Object Number: 429763  Size: SH

    Important: Be careful not to damage the paint.

  1. Heat the body side molding using the J 25070 152 mm (6 inches) from surface.
  2. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.


    Object Number: 325614  Size: SH
  3. Peel the body side molding from the panel surface using a plastic flat-bladed tool.

  4. Object Number: 321645  Size: SH
  5. 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.
  6. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

Installation Procedure

  1. Warm body panel using the J 25070 to a minimum of 21° C (70° F).
  2. Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.

  3. Peel the protective backing from the front end of the body side molding.

  4. Object Number: 325614  Size: SH

    Important: Insert the front pin on the molding into the hole in the body apply molding and insert rear pin into the slot in the body.

  5. Press the body side molding, to the body starting at the front edge.
  6. Hand roll the body side molding to the body to ensure proper adhesion.