Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

1. Remove the molding from the vehicle using the following procedure:

1.1.	Heat the wheel opening 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.

1.2.	Peel the wheel opening molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.

2. Remove all adhesive from the body panel and the back of the wheel opening molding using a 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
3. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

1. Ensure the painted body surface in the tape contact area is clean and dry.
2. Warm body panel with a heat lamp or heat gun if necessary, to a temperature between 18.8-41.1°C (66-100°F).
3. Remove the tape liner from the adhesive tape.

Important: Do not touch the adhesive surface.

4. Ensure that the molding is aligned with the body panel. Press the wheel opening molding to the body panel.
5. Hand roll the wheel opening molding to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion.