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Installation Procedure

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  1. Apply a 100 mm (4 in) long bead of sealant GM P/N 12345097, or equivalent, across the seam where the roof and windshield header meet.
  2. Install the reward end of the side reveal molding over the lock pillar upper molding.
    Fig 1: Installing Reward End Of Side Reveal Molding Over Lock Pillar
    G01450815Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Align the applique to the slot (2) in the filler panel (1).
    Fig 2: Aligning Applique To Slot In Filler Panel
    G01450816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Loosely install the side reveal molding screws.
  5. Tighten the screws in sequence (1-6), starting in the center as illustrated.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the side reveal molding screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

  6. Apply sealant, install the weatherstrip retainer, the blow out clip, and the weatherstrip. Refer to WEATHERSTRIP SIDE RETAINER REPLACEMENT (COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE)  or WEATHERSTRIP SIDE RETAINER REPLACEMENT (HARDTOP) .
    Fig 3: Side Reveal Molding Screws
    G01450817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.