Installation Procedure

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Apply a 6.0 X 40 mm (0.25 X 1.5 in) bead of sealer GM P/N 12345739 Canadian P/N 1053541 to the front and rear corners of the retainer as shown in the illustration.
- Apply the bead of sealer to the roof.
- Apply the bead of sealer to the retainer.
- Apply the bead of sealer to the ends of the retainer.
  
  Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Sealer To Retainer & Roof
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Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing on the new weatherstrip.
Remove the protective backing from the foam tape on the ends of the new weatherstrip, or install two sided tape 3M™ P/N 06377 or equivalent to the ends of a reused weatherstrip.
Install the weatherstrip into the retainer using a nylon spatula or your fingers. Start at the forward edge and work rearward.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the screws at the ends of the weatherstrip. Hold the weatherstrip to prevent the weatherstrip from rotating.
Tighten

Tighten the side weatherstrip screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

Fig 2: Weatherstrip Into Retainer
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Install the roof panel.

Fig 3: Roof Panel
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