Removal Procedure

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Open the endgate.
Remove the push-in retainers from the inside rear edge of the rear quarter panel molding.

Fig 1: Removing Push-In Retainers From Inside Rear Edge Of Rear Quarter Panel Molding
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Use a heat gun J 25070.

Fig 2: Heating Molding
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Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the upper edge of the rear quarter panel molding from the surface.

Fig 3: Removing Upper Edge Of Rear Quarter Panel Molding
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Pull the upper edge of the rear quarter panel molding out, to release the retainers.
Remove the rear quarter panel molding from the door.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Quarter Panel Molding
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Remove the push-in retainer nuts from the D-pillar, if required.

Fig 5: Removing Push-In Retainer Nuts From D-Pillar
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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).
Clean the rear door panel surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha and allow to air dry.

Fig 6: Removing Adhesive From Rear Door Body Panel
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