Roof Panel Joint Finish Molding Replacement

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Fig 1: Roof Panel Joint Finish Molding

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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Preliminary Procedure Begin at the rear window and lift the molding from the ditch, disengaging the molding from the integral ditch retaining clips.
1	Roof Panel Joint Finish Molding Assembly Procedures Begin at the front windshield, tuck the finish molding tab to the front roof header. Using a roller-type tool, roll the ditch molding into the ditch securing the molding to each of the integral ditch retainers. Inspect the levelness of the ditch molding to the roof panel. If not level, roll the area again to achieve a smooth fit to the ditch. Replace the retaining clips if damaged. Refer to Roof Panel Joint Finish Molding Clip Replacement . NOTE: Ensure the retaining clips are secure to the roof ditch prior to installing the new molding.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Begin at the rear window and lift the molding from the ditch, disengaging the molding from the integral ditch retaining clips.

Roof Panel Joint Finish Molding Assembly

Procedures

Begin at the front windshield, tuck the finish molding tab to the front roof header.
Using a roller-type tool, roll the ditch molding into the ditch securing the molding to each of the integral ditch retainers.
Inspect the levelness of the ditch molding to the roof panel.
If not level, roll the area again to achieve a smooth fit to the ditch.
Replace the retaining clips if damaged. Refer to Roof Panel Joint Finish Molding Clip Replacement .

NOTE:

Ensure the retaining clips are secure to the roof ditch prior to installing the new molding.