Front Side Door Lower Molding Replacement (Acadia)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Side Door Lower Molding

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Preliminary Procedure Using a J 25070 heat gun in a circular motion, warm the lower edge of the front side door molding prior to removal. Carefully clean the body panel thoroughly prior to bonding the new lower body side molding to the door.
1	Front Side Door Lower Molding and Retainers (Qty: 12) Procedure Using a J 38778 door trim pad clip remover or equivalent, release the retainers securing the door lower molding to the door. Close the door upon assembly of the new molding. Begin with the center retainer, secure, and work outward from the center securing the remainder of the molding to the door. Release the adhesive tape backing and wet out completely.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Using a J 25070 heat gun in a circular motion, warm the lower edge of the front side door molding prior to removal. Carefully clean the body panel thoroughly prior to bonding the new lower body side molding to the door.

Front Side Door Lower Molding and Retainers (Qty: 12)

Procedure

Using a J 38778 door trim pad clip remover or equivalent, release the retainers securing the door lower molding to the door.
Close the door upon assembly of the new molding.
Begin with the center retainer, secure, and work outward from the center securing the remainder of the molding to the door.
Release the adhesive tape backing and wet out completely.