Roof Panel Joint Front Finish Molding Replacement (Buick)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY Roof Panel Joint Front Finish Molding Replacement (Buick)
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Preliminary Procedure
Remove the luggage carrier side rail. Refer to Luggage Carrier Side Rail Replacement (Chevrolet) |
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Roof Panel Joint Front Finish Molding Procedure
- Use a heat gun in a circular motion to warm the roof panel joint front finish molding for removal.
- Start at the front edge of the roof panel joint front finish molding and carefully pry the molding from the roof panel integral joint retaining clip.
- Clean any debris from the roof panel joint area using a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water.
- Remove the protective liner from the roof panel joint front finish molding adhesive tape surfaces.
- Position the front edge of the roof panel joint front finish molding to the edge of the windshield and press into the integral joint retaining clip.
- Using a roller-type tool, roll the roof panel joint front finish molding into the roof panel joint.
- Inspect the roof panel joint front finish molding for proper adhesion and fit into the roof panel joint.
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