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Exterior Trim Buick LaCrosse I

Exterior/interior Trim ~782 words

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Rocker Molding to Fender Screw2 N.m18 lb in
Rocker Molding to Rear Quarter Screw2 N.m18 lb in

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Tools Required

J 25070 Heat Gun. See Special Tools .

Removal Procedure

  1. When replacing or repairing a body side molding do the following: Use tape to protect the mounting surface during removal. Use tape for alignment marks for installation of the body side molding.
  2. To remove a body side molding, heat the body side molding using a J 25070 . See «Special Tools»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim__special-tools) .
  3. Hold the J 25070 approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface. See «Special Tools»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim__special-tools) .
  4. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
  5. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to lift or remove the body side molding from the panel surface.
  6. Apply the adhesive foam tape to the back of the body side molding and press the molding in place.
  7. When replacing, remove all adhesive as follows: For body panels, use a 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent. For plastic panels, use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to remove the adhesive.

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the area where the body side molding will be installed. Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to clean the area.
  2. Dry the area thoroughly.
  3. Apply tape and mark the location as shown.
  4. Heat the mounting surface to approximately 27-41°C (80-105°F) using a J 25070 , if necessary. See «Special Tools»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#exterior-trim__special-tools) .
  5. Ensure that the temperature of the body side molding is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
  6. Remove the protective liner from the back of the body side molding.
  7. Position the body side molding to the location marks and press the molding to the mounting surface.
  8. Apply equal pressure along the body side molding to uniformly bond the item to the mounting surface.
  9. Remove the protective tape from the mounting surface.
  1. Open the front and rear doors.
  2. Raise the vehicle to gain access to the lower rocker molding retaining clips.
  3. Apply making tape to protect the painted surfaces.
  4. Remove the rocker molding sealing weatherstrip.
  5. Remove the rocker molding to fender screw (1) and quarter panel screw (2).
  6. Use a flat-bladed tool (3), to aid in the removal of the rocker molding retaining clips (2) from the underside of the rocker molding.
  7. Use a flat-bladed tool to aid in the removal of the rocker molding clips (3), working the tool by hand between the rocker panel and the rocker molding top edge until it releases.
  8. Remove the rocker molding by sliding it rearward until it releases from the retainer clips.
  9. Pull the top edge of the rocker molding (2) away from the rocker panel (1) by sliding it rearward until it disengages from the inner retaining clips (3).
  10. Remove the rocker molding from the vehicle.
  1. Position the rocker molding retaining clips (3) to the locator holes in the rocker panel.
  2. Apply heavy hand pressure to secure the fasteners in the rocker panel.
  3. Install the lower rocker molding retaining clips.
  4. Install the rocker molding to fender screw (1) and quarter panel screw (2). Tighten: Tighten the rocker molding to fender screw (1) and quarter panel screws (2) to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
  5. Install the rocker molding sealing weatherstrip to doors.
  6. Remove the masking tape.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Inspect the doors to rocker molding for alignment.
  9. Close the front and rear doors.

J 25070 Heat Gun

  1. Heat the weld join molding, using a heat gun J 25070 152 mm (6 in) from the surface. Apply the heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
  2. To remove the weld joint molding from the roof, begin at one end and use a small plastic flat-bladed tool. Lift the weld joint molding away from the weld joint.
  3. Remove all adhesive from the body panel using 3M™ Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  4. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.
  1. Warm the body panel with J 25070 to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).
  2. Remove 5 or 6 in of the protective liner at the front edge of the weld joint molding.
  3. Align and center the front edge of the weld joint molding with the front edge of the weld joint.
  4. Use hand pressure to press the weld joint molding into place.
  5. Continue to remove the protective liner from the molding, centering the molding and pressing it into the weld joint.
  6. Hand roll the loose ends.

Special Tools

Special Tools Illustration Tool Number/Description J 25070 Heat Gun - 500-750 F

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