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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the 6 push-pins that secure the wheel opening molding to the fender.
  2. Remove the molding.
    IMPORTANT: Be careful not to scratch or chip the paint.
    1. 2.1. Heat the wheel opening molding using a J 25070.  Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from surface.

      Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

    2. 2.2. Peel the wheel opening molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
  3. Remove all adhesive from the fender and the back of the molding using a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
    Fig 1: Removing All Adhesive From Fender & Back Of Molding
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