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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2009 🢒 AURA 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Roof Weld Joint Reveal Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. When replacing a weld joint molding do the following:
    2. • Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.
    • Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the molding.
  2. Heat the molding using a heat gun. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

    3. Object Number: 321645 Size: SH

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

  3. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the weld joint molding from the panel surface.
  4. When replacing a molding, remove all adhesive as follows:
    5. • For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07502 or equivalent.
    • For plastic panels use a lint-free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) Naptha or a 50/50 mixture, by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to remove the adhesive.

Installation Procedure

    Note: Apply the molding in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.


    Object Number: 1471730 Size: SH
  1. Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F) using the heat gun, if necessary.
  2. Ensure that the temperature of the molding is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).

    3. Note: Do not touch the adhesive backing of the molding.

  3. Remove the protective liner from the back of the molding.
  4. Position the molding to the location marks and press the molding to the mounting surface.
  5. Apply equal pressure along the molding to uniformly bond the item to the mounting surface.
  6. Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.