Body Side Lower Front Molding Replacement SS

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

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

1. Remove the 3 screws.
2. Remove the 3 push-pins.
3. 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.
4. Starting from one end of the molding, peel off the body off the molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
5. Remove all adhesive from the body panel using a 3M™ ScotchBrite molding adhesive remover disk, P/N 07501, or equivalent.

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 3 push-pins.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

8. Install the 3 screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (16.8 lb in).