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Installation Procedure

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  1. Apply a bead of sealer (2) to the blow out clip.
  2. Peel the protective cover from the foam tape on the back of the retainer.
  3. Position the clip to the back of the retainer.
  4. Apply a bead of sealer (1) to the area where the clip will contact the reveal molding.
  5. Apply, outboard of the two screw holes where the retainer bends, a continuous bead of sealer (5) to the applique and the reveal molding.
  6. Replace any stripped, broken or improperly seated screws.
  7. Install the windshield weatherstrip side retainer.
    Fig 1: Windshield Weatherstrip Side Retainer
    G01450783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Install the screws mounting the windshield weatherstrip side retainer.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the side retainer to applique screws (4) to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
    • Tighten the side retainer to windshield pillar screws (4) to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
    • Tighten the side retainer to roof screws (3) to 1.4 N.m (12 lb in).
  9. Apply sealant and install the weatherstrip. Refer to WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT (COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE)  or WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT (HARDTOP) .
    Fig 2: Applying Sealant & Install Weatherstrip
    G01450784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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