Tools Required
J 25070 Heat Gun
Removal Procedure
- Remove the 6 push-pins that secure the wheel opening molding to the fender.
 
- Remove the molding.
 
|          | Important: Be careful not to scratch or chip the paint.
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| 2.1.  | Heat the wheel opening molding using aJ 25070 
. Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from surface. | 
 
Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
| 2.2.  | Peel the wheel opening molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool. | 
 
- 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.
 
Installation Procedure
- Ensure the painted fender surface in the tape contact areas are clean and dry.
 
- Position the front wheel opening molding to the front fender.
 
- Install the locating push-pin (1) into the molding.
 
- Install the remaining 5 push-pins in order to secure the molding to the fender.
 
- Warm the body panel and molding using a heat lamp or a heat gun, if necessary to a temperature between 18.8-43.3°C (66-100°F).
 
Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.
- Remove the tape liner from the adhesive tape.
 
- Press the molding to the fender.
 
- Hand roll the molding to the fender in order to ensure proper adhesion.