Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When replacing or repairing a body side molding do the following:
1. Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.
2. Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the body side molding.
To remove a body side molding, heat the body side molding using a J 25070 .
Hold the J 25070 approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

Fig 1: Removing Body Side Molding - Front Door
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE: Refer to EXTERIOR TRIM EMBLEM REMOVAL NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the body side molding from the panel surface.
When replacing, remove all adhesive as follows:
- For body panels, use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
- For plastic panels, use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to remove the adhesive.