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Removal Procedure

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  1. Apply masking tape to the body side border of the cladding in order to protect the body from scratches. The tape will also aid in aligning the cladding during installation.
  2. Remove all of the mechanical fasteners. Refer to the Cladding Replacement procedure below that is specific to the cladding location.
    Fig 1: Applying Masking Tape To Body To Protect From Scratches
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  3. Use the J 41409  or a 0.8 mm (0.03 in) fishing line in order to cut through the adhesive material.
    Fig 2: Removing Body Molding
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