Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Use J 25070
152 mm (6 in) from the surface to heat the lower edge of the sliding 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 molding from the surface.
- Pull the lower edge of the molding out to release the retainers and locating pins.
- Pull the lower edge of the molding up to release the molding from the upper support.
- Remove the molding from the door.
- Pull out the center pins of the support retainers.
- Use J 25070
152 mm (6 in) from the surface, to heat the 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 molding support from the surface.
- Remove the molding support from the door.
- Use oil-free naphtha or alcohol to clean all traces of adhesive from the body panel.