Rear Side Door Molding Replacement Aztek

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

1. Open the rear door.



2. Remove the screws from the rear edge of the rear door body side molding.



3. Use a heat gun J 25070 .




Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

4. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the upper edge of the rear door body side molding from the surface.



5. Pull the upper edge of the rear door body side molding out, to release the retainers.
6. Remove the rear door body side molding from the door.




Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

7. Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the lower support retainer.



8. Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.



9. Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.



10. Remove the rear door body side molding lower support from the door.



11. Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the rear support retainer.



12. Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.



13. Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.



14. Remove the rear door body side molding rear support from the door.



15. Remove all adhesive from the rear door body panel using 3M™ ScotchBrite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
16. Clean the rear door panel surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha and allow to air dry.

1. Position the lower support retainer with the notch down and the retainers to the holes in the door panel.



2. Install in the center pins of the retainers using a small hammer.



3. Position the lower support retainer with the notch down and the retainers to the holes in the door panel.



4. Install in the center pins of the retainers using a small hammer.



5. Use a heat gunJ 25070 .
6. Position the lower flange of the rear door body side molding to the retainer support and align the tab to the notch in the retainer support.

Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing on the molding.

7. Remove the protective liner from the back side of the door body side molding.
8. Position the upper edge of the rear door body side molding retainer clips to the holes in the door panel.
9. Install the retainer clips to the door panel by pressing in until fully seated.
10. Install the upper edge of the rear door body side molding by applying pressure to the entire length of the molding starting at the center and working outward to ensure a maximum bond to the door panel.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

11. Install the screws to the rear edge of the rear door body side molding.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

12. Close the rear door.

Rear Side Door Molding Replacement Rendezvous

1. Open the rear door.



2. Pull the upper edge of the rear door body side molding out, to release the retainers.

Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

3. A thin, plastic flat-bladed tool may be used between the door and the molding to help release the retainers.

Remove the rear door body side molding from the door.





Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

4. Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the lower support retainer.
5. Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.



6. Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.



7. Remove the rear door body side molding lower support from the door.

1. Position the lower support retainer with the notch down and the retainers to the holes in the door panel.



2. Install in the center pins of the retainers using a small hammer.



3. Position the lower edge of the molding to the lower door retainer.
4. Align the door molding retainers to the holes in the door.
5. Press the molding to the door until the retainers are fully seated.
6. Close the rear door.