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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Screws At Side Retainer
    GM71249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: A minimum of 2 mm (0.08 in) of sealing foam must extend beyond the ends of the retainer to prevent water leaks.
  1. Install foam sealing tape to a reusable retainer or peel the protective cover from the foam tape on a new retainer.
  2. Position the retainer.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: Stripped, broken, or improperly seated screws must be replaced or repaired to prevent water leaks.
  3. Install the screws attaching the retainer.

    Tighten:  Tighten the roof weatherstrip retainer screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    4. Fig 2: Roof Bow & Lock Pillar At Side Retainer
    GM214130Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Apply a 6 mm (0.25 in) X 100 mm (4 in) bead of thumb grade sealer to the roof bow and lock pillar overlapping the side retainer as shown.
    5. Fig 3: Weatherstrip At Side & Center Retainer
    GM71246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the weatherstrip.
    6. Fig 4: Sunroof View
    GM63735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the roof lift off panel.
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