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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 25070 Heat Gun
    • J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 319606  Size: SH
  1. Use a J 38778 to remove the push-in retainer from the lower front of the door molding.

  2. Object Number: 441631  Size: SH
  3. Use a J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface to heat the lower edge of the door molding.
  4. Use a circular motion for 30 seconds when applying the heat.

    Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

  5. Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to remove the lower edge of the door molding from the surface.
  6. Pull the lower edge of the door molding out to release the retainers and locating pins.
  7. Pull the lower edge of the door molding up to release the molding from the upper support.
  8. Remove the door molding from the door.
  9. Pull out the center pins of the support retainers.

  10. Object Number: 441632  Size: SH
  11. Use a J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface to heat the door molding support.
  12. Use a circular motion for 30 seconds when applying the heat.

    Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

  13. Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to remove the door molding support from the surface.

  14. Object Number: 319607  Size: SH
  15. Remove the door molding support from the door.
  16. Pull out the center pins from the lower support retainers.
  17. Remove the lower support from the door.
  18. Use oil-free naphtha or alcohol to clean the body panel.
  19. Remove all traces of adhesive from the body panel.

Installation Procedure

    Important: 

       • Do NOT touch the exposed adhesive tape with your hands.
       • Do NOT allow the exposed adhesive tape to collect any dirt or foreign material.

  1. Use a J 25070 to warm the door to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).

  2. Object Number: 319607  Size: SH

    Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing on the molding support.

  3. Remove the protective liner from the back side of the support.
  4. Align the lower support and the retainers into the holes in the door.
  5. Insert the support into the holes starting with the front hole.
  6. Press in the center pins of the retainers.
  7. Press the support in order to ensure a maximum bond to the door.
  8. Use a J 25070 to warm the door to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).

  9. Object Number: 319606  Size: SH
  10. Position the door molding to the door.
  11. Press the center flange of the door molding into the 2 outer retainers.
  12. Press the lower locating pins into the holes in the door.
  13. Press the center flange of the door molding into the remainder of the retainers.
  14. Push the upper portion of the door molding inboard over the retainers.
  15. Important: Do NOT touch the adhesive backing of the door molding.

  16. Remove the protective liner from the back of the door molding.
  17. Press the bottom of the door molding inboard to ensure a maximum bond to the door.
  18. Install the push-in retainer to the front of the door molding into the lower support.