Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the side doors.
Partially remove the weatherstrip from the roof drip rail, by pulling it from the flange.

Fig 1: Removing Weatherstrip From Roof Drip Rail
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NOTE: Refer to EXTERIOR TRIM EMBLEM REMOVAL NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Remove the weld joint molding from the roof studs using a flat-bladed tool.

Fig 2: Removing Weld Joint Molding From Roof Studs
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Remove the weld joint molding from the roof.

Fig 3: Removing Weld Joint Molding From Roof
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Remove the insulators from the weld joint molding if necessary.

Fig 4: Removing Insulators From Weld Joint Molding
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Remove the weld joint molding retainers from the weld joint molding using a flat-bladed tool, if necessary.

Fig 5: Removing Weld Joint Molding Retainers From Weld Joint Molding
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