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Body Side Molding Replacement Chevrolet

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 598608 Size: SH
  1. Heat the body side molding using aJ 25070 . Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from surface.

    2. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

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

  2. Peel the body side molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
  3. Remove all adhesive from the body panel and the back of the body side molding using a 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  4. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 598608 Size: SH
  1. Warm body panel with a heat lamp or heat gun to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).
  2. Peel the backing from the front end of the body side molding.

    3. Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.

  3. Press the body side molding to the body while continuing to remove the backing.
  4. Hand roll the body side molding to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion.

Body Side Molding Replacement GMC

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 598610 Size: SH
  1. Remove the body side rear trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the molding from the vehicle using the following procedure:
    3. 2.1. Heat the body side molding using aJ 25070 . Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from surface.

    Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

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

    2.2. Peel the body side molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
    2.3. Push the molding clip back through the body panel from the inside.
  3. Remove all adhesive from the body panel and the back of the body side molding using a 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  4. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 598610 Size: SH
  1. Warm body panel with a heat lamp or heat gun to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).
  2. Peel the backing from the front end of the body side molding.

    3. Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.

  3. Press the body side molding to the body. Ensure that the molding clips are aligned with the body holes.
  4. Hand roll the body side molding to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion.