Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

1. Remove the side door molding. Refer to Body Side Door Molding Replacement .




Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

2. To release the push-in retainers, perform the following steps:

2.1.	Drill a 3 mm (0.125 in) hole into the center locking pin of the push-in retainer.

2.2.	Install a 3 mm (0.125 in) screw into the center locking pin of the push-in retainer.

2.3.	Use a pair of pliers to pull out the screw and unlock the push-in retainer.

3. Use a J 25070 to heat the upper edge of the molding retainer. Use a circular motion 152 mm (6 in) from the retainer for 30 seconds.

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

4. Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to remove the retainer from the outer door panel.

1. Ensure that the retainer is approximately room temperature 22°C (72°F).
2. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the area of the outer door panel where the molding retainer will be installed.




Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing of the molding retainer.

3. Remove the protective liner from the back of the molding retainer.
4. Align the push-in retainers to the holes in the outer door panel.
5. Press the molding to the outer door panel until fully seated.
6. Press on the center locking pins until the retainer is fully seated.
7. Install the side door molding. Refer to Door Body Side Molding Replacement .