Body Side Door Molding Replacement Lower Rear

Tools Required

1. Use a J 38778 to disengage the push-in retainers at the center front and center rear (3) of the lower door molding.
2. Use a J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface to heat the lower edge of the door molding.

Use a circular motion for 30 seconds when applying the heat.

Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

3. Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to remove the lower edge of the door molding adhesive tape from the body panel.
4. Pull the lower edge of the door molding out to release the adhesive tape.
5. Pull the upper edge of the door molding up to release the adhesive tape from the top edge.
6. Remove the door molding from the door.
7. Use oil-free naphtha or alcohol to clean the body panel.
8. Remove all traces of adhesive from the body panel.
9. Dry the surface thoroughly before applying the new rear door lower molding.

1. Ensure the 2 retainers in the lower body side molding (2) are secured to the new molding.

Important: 

•	Do NOT touch the exposed adhesive tape with your hands.

•	Do NOT allow the exposed adhesive tape to collect any dirt or foreign material.

2. Use a J 25070 to warm the door to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).

Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing on the molding.

3. Remove the protective liner (1) from the back side of the molding (2).
4. Insert the retainer into the holes starting with the rear hole (3).
5. Align the front retainer to the door second.
6. Wet-out the molding in order to ensure a maximum bond to the door.

Body Side Door Molding Replacement Lower Front

Tools Required

1. Use a J 38778 to disengage the push-in retainers at the center front and center rear of the lower door molding.



2. Use a J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface to heat the lower edge of the door molding.

Use a circular motion for 30 seconds when applying the heat.

Notice: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice in the Preface section.

3. Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to remove the lower edge of the door molding adhesive tape from the body panel.
4. Pull the lower edge of the door molding out to release the adhesive tape.
5. Pull the upper edge of the door molding up to release the adhesive tape from the top edge.
6. Remove the door molding from the door.
7. Use oil-free naphtha or alcohol to clean the body panel.
8. Remove all traces of adhesive from the body panel.
9. Dry the surface thoroughly before apply the new lower door molding.

1. Ensure the 2 retainers in the lower body side molding are secured to the new molding.




Important: 

•	DO NOT touch the exposed adhesive tape with your hands.

•	DO NOT allow the exposed adhesive tape to collect any dirt or foreign material.

2. Use a J 25070 to warm the door to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).

Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing on the molding.

3. Remove the protective liner (2) from the back side of the molding (3).
4. Insert the retainer into the holes, starting with the front hole.
5. Align the rear molding retainer in the door second (4).
6. Wet-out the molding in order to ensure a maximum bond to the door.