Door Lower Molding Replacement Tahoe/Yukon
Tools Required
J 25070 Heat Gun
Removal Procedure
Important: Do not scratch or chip the paint.
- Heat the bodyside molding using a heat gun. Hold the heat gun approximately
152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
- Starting from one end of the molding, remove the molding from
the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
- Remove all of the adhesive from the body panel using a 3M™
Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disc, P/N 07501, or equivalent.
Installation Procedure
Important: Apply the molding in an environment free of dust and of dirt. Dust and
dirt may come in contact with the adhesive surface and prevent proper binding.
- Clean the area where the replacement molding is to be mounted. Use a
suitable solvent such as flash naphtha or a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl
alcohol and 50 percent water.
- Dry the area thoroughly.
- Warm the body panel to a temperature range of 16-41°C
(60-105°F) with a heat lamp or with a heat gun.
- Ensure the molding is at a minimum temperature of 16°C (60°F).
If the temperature of the molding is below 16°C (60°F), warm
the molding with a heat lamp or with a heat gun.
Important: Do not touch the adhesive surface when the tape is removed.
- Remove the protective tape.
- Without allowing the adhesive surface to touch the body, ensure
the molding is aligned.
- Press on the molding in order to install the molding to the door.