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Installation Procedure

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  1. Align the clips on the door finish panel support to the holes in the door.

    Press the clips into the holes until fully seated.

  2. Use Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha to clean the body panel.
  3. Use a heat lamp or J 25070  to warm the body panel to a minimum of 21°C (70°F), if necessary.
    Fig 1: Aligning Clips On Door Finish Panel Support To Holes In Door
    G01503825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the bottom flange of the door finish panel into the support.
  5. Install the locating pins into the door.
    IMPORTANT: Do not touch the adhesive backing.
  6. Remove the backing from the door finish panel.
  7. Push the door finish panel inward to ensure maximum bond to the body.
    Fig 2: Installing Door Finish Panel Support Onto Door
    G01503826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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