Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When replacing or repairing an molding do the following:
1. 1.1. Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.
2. 1.2. Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the molding.
Heat the molding using an J 25070. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Gun
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.
Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the molding from the panel surface.
When replacing, remove all adhesive as follows:
- For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07502 or equivalent.
- For plastic panels use a lint-free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to remove the adhesive.