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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the support retainer with the notch down and the retainers to the holes in the door panel.
    Fig 1: Positioning Support Retainer With Notch Down And Retainers To Holes
    G01515620Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install in the center pins of the retainers using a small hammer.
    Fig 2: Installing In Center Pins Of Retainers
    G01515621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Use a heat gun J 25070. 
  4. Position the lower flange of the front door body side molding to the retainer support and align the tab to the notch in the retainer support.

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

  5. Remove the protective liner from the back side of the door body side molding.
  6. Position the upper edge of the front door body side molding retainer clips to the holes in the door panel.
  7. Install the retainer clips to the door panel by pressing in until fully seated.
    Fig 3: Installing Front Door Body Side Molding
    G01515622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the upper edge of the front door body side molding by applying pressure to the entire length of the molding starting at the center and working outward to ensure a maximum bond to the door panel.
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