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Removal Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Be careful not to scratch or chip the paint.
  1. Remove the rocker panel. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (SS) .
  2. Remove the 3 screws.
  3. Remove the push-pin.
    4. Fig 1: Removing Front Fender Rear Molding Screws & Push-In
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  4. Heat the body side molding using the J 25070  . Hold the J 25070  approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface.

    Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

  5. Starting from one end of the molding, peel off the body off the molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
  6. Remove all adhesive from the body panel using a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk, P/N 07501, or equivalent.
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