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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Body 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Door Body Side Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal.

    2. Object Number: 643109 Size: SH
  2. When removing a body side molding, heat the body side molding using a heat gun. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

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


    Object Number: 321645 Size: SH
  3. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the body side molding from the panel surface.
  4. When replacing a body side molding, remove all adhesive as follows:
    5. • For body panels use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07502 or equivalent.
    • For plastic panels use a lint-free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naptha or a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to remove the adhesive.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Apply the body side molding in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.

  1. Clean the area where the body side molding will be installed.

    2. Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naptha or a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to clean the area.

  2. Dry the area thoroughly.

    3. Object Number: 1373389 Size: SH
  3. Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F).
  4. Ensure that the temperature of the body side molding is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).

    5. Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing of the body side molding.

  5. Remove the protective liner from the back of the body side molding.
  6. Position the body side molding with locating pins to the door and press the molding to the mounting surface.
  7. Apply equal pressure along the body side molding to uniformly bond the item to the mounting surface.