Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Use a heat gun J 25070 .

Fig 1: Using J 25070 Heat Gun To Remove Door Side Molding
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NOTE: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the upper edge of the front door body side molding from the surface.

Fig 2: Removing Front Door body Side Molding (Aztek)

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Pull the upper edge of the front door body side molding out, in order to release the retainers.

Fig 3: Locating Front Door body Side Molding Retainers (Aztek)
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Remove the front door body side molding from the door.
CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the support retainer.

Fig 4: Drilling Pilot Hole In Center Retainer Pins
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Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.

Fig 5: Installing Screws Into Center Retainer Pin
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Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.

Fig 6: Removing Center Retainer Pin
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Remove the front door body side molding support from the door.

Fig 7: Identifying Front Door Body Side Molding Support
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Remove all adhesive from the rear door body panel using 3M™ ScotchBrite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.

Fig 8: Adhesive Removal Tool
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Clean the rear door panel surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha and allow to air dry.