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Installation Procedure

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  1. Ensure that the retainer is approximately room temperature 22°C (72°F).
  2. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the area of the sliding door outer panel where the molding retainer will be installed.

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

  3. Remove the protective liner from the back of the retainer.
  4. Align the retainer to the lower edge of the sliding door outer panel.
  5. Press the retainer to the sliding door outer panel until fully seated.
  6. Install the side door molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Body Side Door (Oldsmobile)  or Molding Replacement - Body Side Door (Pontiac) .
    Fig 1: Installing Lower Body Side Door Sliding
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