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.

Open the rear door.
Remove the screws from the rear edge of the rear door body side molding.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Door Body Side Molding Rear Edge Screws
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Use a heat gun J 25070 .

Fig 2: Using J 25070 Heat Gun To Remove Rear Door 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 rear door body side molding from the surface.

Fig 3: View Of Rear Door Body Side Molding
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Pull the upper edge of the rear door body side molding out, to release the retainers.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Door Body Side Molding Retainers
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Remove the rear 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 lower support retainer.

Fig 5: Drilling Center Retainer Pin
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Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.

Fig 6: Placing Small Screw In Center Retainer Pin
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Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.

Fig 7: Removing Center Retainer Pin Using Pliers
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Remove the rear door body side molding lower support from the door.

Fig 8: View Of Rear Door Body Side Molding Lower Support
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Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the rear support retainer.

Fig 9: Drilling Into Center Retainer Pins Of Rear Support Retainer
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Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.

Fig 10: Installing Small Screw Into Center Retainer Pin
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Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.

Fig 11: Pulling Out Center Retainer Pin
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Remove the rear door body side molding rear support from the door.

Fig 12: View Of Rear Door Body Side Molding Rear 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 13: 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.