Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

1. Remove the screw securing the molding to the fender.
2. Remove the body side molding.

2.1.	Heat the molding using a J 25070 . Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from surface.

Apply heat using a circular motion for approximately 30 seconds.

Important: Be careful not to scratch or chip the paint.

2.2.	Peel the body side molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.

2.3.	Remove all adhesive from the fender and the back of the molding using a 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.

2.4.	Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

1. Ensure that the painted body surfaces in the tape contact area is clean and dry.
2. Warm the body panel with a heat lamp to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).

Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.

3. Peel the backing from the adhesive on the molding.

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.

4. Install the molding to the fender with one screw.

Tighten
Tighten the body side molding screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

5. Press the body side molding to the body.
6. Hand roll the molding to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion.
7. Install the push pin retainer through the hole in the bottom of the body side molding into the rocker panel retainer.