Tools Required
J 25070
Heat Gun
Removal Procedure
- Open the rear compartment lid.
- Lower the endgate.
- Heat the rear compartment lid weatherstrip using a J 25070
. Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm
(6 in) from the surface. Apply the heat using a circular motion.
- Pull downward to remove the rear compartment
lid weatherstrip from the vehicle.
- Use varnish makers and painters (VMP) naptha in order to remove
all traces of adhesive residue from the painted surfaces.
Installation Procedure
- Ensure that the painted surface in the tape contact area is clean and
dry.
- Warm the rear compartment lid with a heat lamp or heat gun, if necessary,
to 18.8-41.1°C (66-100°F).
Important: DO NOT touch the adhesive surface.
- Remove the tape liner from the adhesive tape.
- Starting at one end, carefully apply the
rear compartment lid weatherstrip to the rear compartment lid.
- Hand-roll the rear compartment lid weatherstrip to the rear compartment
lid to ensure proper adhesion.
- Close the rear compartment lid.
- Close the endgate.