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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT -ROCKER PANEL (XTREME)  or MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL (BLAZER)  or MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL (JIMMY) .
  2. Remove the push pin retainer on the bottom of the molding securing the molding to the rocker panel retainer.
  3. Remove 3 screws securing the front fender rear molding to the fender.
  4. Remove the molding.
    1. Heat the molding using a J 25070.  Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 inches) from surface.

      Apply heat using a circular motion for approximately 30 seconds.

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

    2. Peel the front fender rear molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
    3. Remove all adhesive from the fender and the back of the 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: Removing 3 Screws Securing Front Fender Rear Molding To Fender
    G01477338Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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