Tools Required
J 25070 Heat Gun
Removal Procedure
- Apply tape for alignment marks to aid in the installation of the
body side molding.
- Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.
- When removing a body side
molding, heat the body side molding using aJ 25070
. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing
an emblem/name plate.
- Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the body side molding from
the panel surface.
- When replacing a body side molding, remove all adhesive as follows:
• | For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive
remover disk 3M™ P/N 07502 or equivalent. |
• | For plastic panels use a lint-free cloth and Varnish Makers and
Painters (VMP) naptha or a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and
water to remove the adhesive. |
Installation Procedure
Important: Apply the body side molding in an environment that is free from dust
or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign
material may cause improper adhesion.
- Clean the area where the body side molding will be installed.
Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naptha or
a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to clean the area.
- Dry the area thoroughly.
- Apply tape and mark the
location as shown.
- Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F).
- Ensure that the temperature of the body side molding is approximately
29-32°C (85-90°F).
Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing of the body side molding.
- Remove the protective liner from the back of the body side molding.
- Position the body side molding to the location marks and press
the molding to the mounting surface.
- Apply equal pressure along the body side molding to uniformly
bond the item to the mounting surface.
- Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.