Front Fender Flare Replacement Canyon
Tools Required
J 25070 Heat Gun
Removal Procedure
- Remove the 6 push-pins (2) that secure the wheel opening molding
to the fender.
| Important: Be careful not to scratch or chip the paint.
|
1.1. | Heat the wheel opening molding using a J 25070
. Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from
surface. |
Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
1.2. | Peel the wheel opening molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed
tool. |
- 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.
Installation Procedure
- Ensure the painted fender surface in the tape contact areas are clean and dry.
- Position the front wheel opening molding to the front fender.
- Install the locating push-pin (2) into the molding.
- Install the remaining 5 push-pins in order to secure the molding to the
fender.
- Warm the body panel and molding using a heat lamp or a heat gun, if necessary
to a temperature between 18.8-43.3°C (66-100°F).
Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.
- Remove the tape liner (1) from the adhesive tape.
- Press the molding to the fender.
- Hand roll the molding to the fender in order to ensure proper adhesion.
Front Fender Flare Replacement XTREME
Tools Required
J 25070
Heat Gun
Removal Procedure
Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing
an emblem/name plate.
- Apply masking tape to protect the painted surfaces.
- Remove the screws (2) from the wheel opening molding to the fender.
2.1. | Use a flat-bladed plastic tool to aid in the removal. |
| Important: Be careful not to scratch or chip the paint.
|
2.2. | Heat the wheel opening molding using a
J 25070
. Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface. |
Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
2.3. | Peel the wheel opening molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed plastic tool. |
- Remove the wheel opening molding from the vehicle.
- 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.
Installation Procedure
- Ensure the painted fender surface in the tape contact areas are clean and dry.
- Position the front wheel opening molding to the front fender.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the screws (2) to the spacer block (1) that secures the wheel opening molding to the fender.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
- Warm the body panel and molding using a heat lamp or a heat gun, if necessary to a temperature between 18.8-43.3°C (66-100°F).
Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.
- Remove the tape liner (3) from the adhesive tape.
- Press the molding to the fender.
- Hand roll the molding to the fender in order to ensure proper adhesion.