Removal Procedure

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Use a heat gun J 25070.

Fig 1: Heating Door Molding
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Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the upper edge of the front door body side molding from the surface.

Fig 2: Removing Upper Edge Of Front Door Body Side Molding
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Pull the upper edge of the front door body side molding out, in order to release the retainers.
Remove the front door body side molding from the door.

Fig 3: Removing Front Door Body Side Molding
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Drill a small hole into the center of the center retainer pins of the support retainer.

Fig 4: Drilling Hole Into Center Of Center Retainer Pins Of Support Retainer
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Install a small screw into the hole in the center retainer pin.

Fig 5: Installing Screw Into Hole In Center Retainer Pin
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Remove the center retainer pin using small pliers and pulling out the center retainer pin.

Fig 6: Removing Center Retainer Pin
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Remove the front door body side molding support from the door.

Fig 7: Removing Front Door Body Side Molding Support
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Remove all adhesive from the rear door body panel using 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ (P/N 07501 or equivalent).

Fig 8: Removing Adhesive From Rear Door Body Panel
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Clean the rear door panel surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha and allow to air dry.