Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Use a J 25070 152 mm (6 in) to heat the body side molding.

Fig 1: Applying Heat To Body Side Molding
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Use a circular motion for 30 seconds to apply the heat.
NOTE: Refer to EXTERIOR TRIM EMBLEM REMOVAL NOTICE .
Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to remove the molding from the surface.

Fig 2: Applying Heat To Body Side Molding
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Use a 3M Scotch-Brite® molding adhesive remover disk, 3M P/N 07501 or the equivalent to remove all the adhesive from the body panel and from the back of the molding.
Wash the panel area with soap and water and wipe dry.
Use Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) naphtha to remove all the traces of adhesive from the body panel and from the back of the molding.

Fig 3: Removing All Adhesive From Body Panel & Back Of Molding
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