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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean any remaining adhesive from the window surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naptha.
  2. Wipe the surface with a clean cloth to remove all traces of the cleaner.
  3. Using a clean dauber, apply adhesion promoter to the window surface where the adhesive strip will contact the window (1).
  4. Remove the protective film (2) from the inner molding surface.
  5. Remove the plastic film from one side of the adhesive strip and install on the lower edge of the molding surface (3).
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Liftgate Upper Molding Tape & Retaining Bolts
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  6. Remove the remaining plastic film from the adhesive strip.
  7. Insert the molding tabs (4) under the liftgate hinge pins (5).
  8. Hand roll the lower edge of the molding to the liftgate to ensure proper adhesion.
  9. Install the bolts retaining the high mount stop lamp. Refer to High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement (Envoy, Trailblazer, Bravada) in Lighting Systems.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Install the molding retaining bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  11. Remove the tape from around the liftgate molding.
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