Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the lower support retainer with the notch down and the retainers to the holes in the door panel.
- Install the center pins of the retainers using a small hammer.
- Position the lower support retainer with the notch down and the retainers to the holes in the door panel.
- Install the center pins of the retainers using a small hammer.
- Use a heat gunJ 25070 .
- Position the lower flange of the rear 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.
- Remove the protective liner from the back side of the door body side molding.
- Position the upper edge of the rear door body side molding retainer clips to the holes in the door panel.
- Install the retainer clips to the door panel by pressing in until fully seated.
- Install the upper edge of the rear 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.NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the screws to the rear edge of the rear door body side molding.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Close the rear door.