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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1228397  Size: SH

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

  1. Remove the rocker panel. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement .
  2. Remove the 3 screws.
  3. Remove the push-pin.
  4. Heat the body side molding using the J 25070 . Hold the J 25070 approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
  5. Starting from one end of the molding, peel off the body off the molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
  6. Remove all adhesive from the body panel using a 3M™ ScotchBrite molding adhesive remover disk, P/N 07501, or equivalent.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1228397  Size: SH
  1. Clean the area where the replacement molding is to be mounted. Use a suitable solvent such as flash naphtha or a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent water.
  2. Dry the area thoroughly.
  3. Warm the body panel to a temperature range of 16-41°C (60-105°F) with a heat lamp or J 25070 .
  4. Peel off the adhesive tape protective lining.
  5. Align push-pin holes with holes in bracket.
  6. Press on the top part of the molding so that the tape adheres to the body panel.
  7. Install the rocker panel. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement .
  8. Install the push-pin
  9. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  10. Install the 3 screws.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (16.8 lb in).