Front Side Door Molding Replacement TrailBlazer, Envoy, Envoy XUV

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

1. Remove the molding from the vehicle using the following procedure:

1.1.	Heat the door side molding using a J 25070 . Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from surface.

Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

Important: Be careful not to scratch or chip the paint.

1.2.	Peel the door side molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.

2. Remove all adhesive from the body panel and the back of the door side molding using a 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
3. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

1. Ensure the painted body surface in the tape contact area is clean and dry.
2. Warm body panel with a heat lamp or heat gun (if necessary) to a temperature between 18.8-41.1°C (66-100°F).
3. Remove the tape liner from the adhesive tape.

Important: Do not touch the adhesive surface.

4. Ensure that the molding is aligned with the body panel. Press the door side molding to the body panel.
5. Hand roll the door side molding to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion.

Front Side Door Molding Replacement Rainier

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun

1. Remove the molding from the vehicle using the following procedure:

1.1.	Heat the door side 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.

Important: Be careful not to scratch or chip the paint.

1.2.	Peel the door side molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.

2. Remove all adhesive from the body panel and the back of the door side molding using a 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
3. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

1. Ensure the painted body surface in the tape contact area is clean and dry.
2. Warm the body panel with a heat lamp or heat gun (if necessary) to a temperature between 18.8-41.1°C (66-100°F).
3. Warm the molding with a heat lamp or heat gun to a minimum temperature of 35°C (95°F).
4. Remove the tape liner from the adhesive tape.

Important: Do not touch the adhesive surface.

5. Ensure that the molding is aligned properly with the body panel. Press the door side molding to the body panel.
6. Hand roll the door side molding to the body in order to ensure proper adhesion.