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Removal Procedure

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  1. Heat the body side 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.

    Important:  Be careful not to scratch or chip the paint.

  2. Peel the body side molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
  3. Remove all adhesive from the body panel and the back of the body side molding using a 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  4. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.
    Fig 1: Peeling Body Side Molding From Panel Surface
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