Removal Procedure

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Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Remove the fender flare.
Remove the pushpins that retain the rocker molding to the vehicle.
Use a heat gun J 25070 in a circular motion for 30 seconds 152 mm (6 in) from the surface in order to heat the rocker molding to 21-32°C (70-90°F).
Use the plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the rocker molding from the surface.

Fig 1: Using Flat-Bladed Tool To Remove Rocker Molding From Surface
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the rocker molding from the vehicle.
Remove all adhesive from the rocker panel using 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
Clean the rocker panel surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha and allow to air dry.