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Body Side Molding Replacement Standard Cab

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 370119  Size: SH
  1. Heat the body side molding using a heat gun J 25070 . Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
  2. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

  3. Starting from one end of the molding, peel off the body off the molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
  4. Remove all 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 surface and prevent proper adhesion.


    Object Number: 370119  Size: SH
  1. Clean the area where the replacement molding 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 J 25070 .
  4. Ensure the molding is at a minimum temperature of 16°C (60°F).
  5. If the temperature of the molding is below 16°C (60°F), warm up molding with a heat lamp or heat gun J 25070 .

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

  6. Remove the protective tape.
  7. Without allowing the adhesive surface to touch the body, ensure the molding is aligned.
  8. Press on the molding in order to install to the body.

Body Side Molding Replacement Extended Cab

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 370121  Size: SH
  1. Heat the body side molding using a heat gun J 25070 . Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
  2. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

  3. Starting from one end of the molding, peel off the molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
  4. Remove all 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 surface and prevent proper adhesion.


    Object Number: 370121  Size: SH
  1. Clean the area where the replacement molding 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 J 25070 .
  4. Ensure the molding is at a minimum temperature of 16°C (60°F).
  5. If the temperature of the molding is below 16°C (60°F), warm up molding with a heat lamp or heat gun J 25070 .

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

  6. Remove the protective tape.
  7. Without allowing the adhesive surface to touch the body, ensure the molding is aligned.
  8. Press on the molding in order to install to the body.