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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

Removal Procedure

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

  1. Heat the bedrail protector using a heat gun. Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
  2. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.


    Object Number: 816155  Size: SH
  3. Starting from one end of the bedrail protector , peel off the bedrail protector from the panel surface using a flat-bladed plastic tool.
  4. Remove all the adhesive from the body panel using a 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk P/N 07501 or equivalent.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Apply the molding in an environment free of dust and dirt. Dust and dirt could come in contact with the adhesive backing and prevent proper adhesion.

  1. Clean the area where the replacement bedrail protector is to be mounted. Use a suitable solvent such as flash naphtha or a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent water.
  2. Dry the area thoroughly.
  3. Warm the body panel to a temperature range of 16-41°C (60-105°F) with a heat lamp or heat gun.
  4. Ensure the bedrail protector is at a minimum temperature of 16°C (60°F).
  5. If the temperature of the bedrail protector is below 16°C (60°F), warm up molding with a heat lamp or heat gun.

    Important: Do not touch the adhesive surface when the tape is removed.

  6. Remove the protective tape from the bedrail protector.
  7. Without allowing the adhesive surface to touch the body, ensure the bedrail protector is aligned.

  8. Object Number: 816155  Size: SH
  9. Press on the bedrail protector in order to install to the bedrail.