LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> GMC >> 2003 >> Safari Van Cargo, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 979 (Exterior Trim) >> Repair Instructions >> Molding Replacement - Pickup Box Body Side (Extended Cab) >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    IMPORTANT: Be careful not to scratch or chip the paint.
  1. Heat the body side molding using a heat gunJ 25070  . Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface.

    Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

  2. Starting from one end of the molding, peel off the body side molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
    3. Fig 1: Removing Pickup Box Body Side Molding (Extended Cab)
    GM370126Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove all adhesive from the body panel using a 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk P/N 07501 or equivalent.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals