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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the necessary molding and trim panel.
  2. Wash and clean the following items using Liquid Wash and Wax GM P/N 1052870 or the equivalent:
    • The repair surfaces
    • The adjacent panel
    • The openings
  3. Remove the following components:
    • The molding attaching clips
    • The handles
    • The sidemarker reflector
    • Other stripe or decal overlapping parts
    NOTE: To avoid damaging the paint finish, do not use pointed or sharp instruments to remove the stripe or the decal.
  4. Use heat in order to remove the stripe or decal. Start at 1 edge and peel the stripe or decal from the panel surface.
  5. Remove all traces of adhesive residue from the painted surfaces using the following items:
    • Silicone, wax and grease remover
    • Varnish makers and painters (VM&P) naphtha
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