Removal Procedure

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Use a J 38778 to remove the push-in retainer from the lower front of the door molding.

Fig 1: Removing Push-In Retainer From Lower Front Of Door Molding
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Use a J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface to heat the lower edge of the door molding.
Use a circular motion for 30 seconds when applying the heat.

NOTE: Refer to EXTERIOR TRIM EMBLEM REMOVAL NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to remove the lower edge of the door molding from the surface.
Pull the lower edge of the door molding out to release the retainers and locating pins.
Pull the lower edge of the door molding up to release the molding from the upper support.
Remove the door molding from the door.
Pull out the center pins of the support retainers.

Fig 2: Removing Door Molding From Door
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Use a J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface to heat the door molding support.
Use a circular motion for 30 seconds when applying the heat.

NOTE: Refer to EXTERIOR TRIM EMBLEM REMOVAL NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to Remove The Door Molding Support From The Surface.

Fig 3: Removing Door Molding Support From Surface
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the door molding support from the door.
Pull out the center pins from the lower support retainers.
Remove the lower support from the door.
Use oil-free naphtha or alcohol to clean the body panel.
Remove all traces of adhesive from the body panel.

Fig 4: Removing Lower Support From Door
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