What temperature is required before installing emblems or body side mouldings?

Sheet metal surface temperature must exceed 27°C (80°F); for mouldings, the moulding itself must also be at a minimum of 22°C (71°F).

Should I heat the moulding to help remove it?

No. The manual notes not to heat the moulding or sheet metal surface, as this only increases adhesion. Cold temperatures of 0°C (32°F) and below make removal easier.

How do you start removing a body side moulding?

Mark the moulding location with masking tape, then use a nylon wedge starting at the rear of the door, wedging the tool between the moulding and door while pulling the moulding away with steady tension, removing one moulding at a time.

What should be used to clean the surface before installing new tape or moulding?

Wipe the area with isopropyl alcohol and a clean soft cloth, ensuring all tape residue and road dirt is removed; use soap and water to finish cleaning before installing tape or moulding.

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1996 Ford Bronco/F-150 Exterior Trim & Body Side Moulding Removal - Pg 01-08-8

Ford service manual page, step-by-step exterior emblem and body side moulding removal and installation instructions with cautions

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Step-by-step exterior emblem and body-side moulding removal and installation procedure with 3M adhesive and temperature cautions.

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This is page 01-08-8 ("Trim, Exterior") from the 1996 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, Bronco, and F-Super Duty Body/Chassis service manual (dated July 1995). It continues the Removal and Installation procedures for exterior trim. The left column finishes the adhesive emblem removal steps (lifting tape 12.7mm/1/2 inch at a time, using 3M Scotch-Brite Moulding Adhesive and Stripe Removal Disc, 3M Part No. 07501 or 07502) and gives the emblem installation procedure, noting emblems should not be installed unless sheet metal temperature exceeds 27°C (80°F), and describing surface cleaning with isopropyl alcohol, alignment with masking tape, and residue cleanup. The right column and lower left cover Body Side Protection mouldings (extruded PVC with two-way tape): removal steps include marking moulding location with masking tape, a caution against heating the moulding (cold temperatures of 0°C/32°F aid removal), using a nylon wedge starting at the rear of the door, pulling the moulding toward the front, removing residual acrylic tape, finishing with the 3M removal disc, and repairing paint per Section 01-00 if damaged. Installation notes require sheet metal above 27°C (80°F) and moulding at minimum 22°C (71°F), and describe peeling back 75-100mm (3-3.9 inches) of tape liner without contaminating it.

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Frequently asked questions

What 3M product does Ford recommend for removing moulding adhesive tape residue?: The 3M Scotch-Brite Moulding Adhesive and Stripe Removal Disc, 3M Part No. 07501 or 07502.
What temperature is required before installing emblems or body side mouldings?: Sheet metal surface temperature must exceed 27°C (80°F); for mouldings, the moulding itself must also be at a minimum of 22°C (71°F).
Should I heat the moulding to help remove it?: No. The manual notes not to heat the moulding or sheet metal surface, as this only increases adhesion. Cold temperatures of 0°C (32°F) and below make removal easier.
How do you start removing a body side moulding?: Mark the moulding location with masking tape, then use a nylon wedge starting at the rear of the door, wedging the tool between the moulding and door while pulling the moulding away with steady tension, removing one moulding at a time.
What should be used to clean the surface before installing new tape or moulding?: Wipe the area with isopropyl alcohol and a clean soft cloth, ensuring all tape residue and road dirt is removed; use soap and water to finish cleaning before installing tape or moulding.