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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the push-in retainer nuts to the D-Pillar, if required.
    Fig 1: Installing Push-In Retainer Nuts To D-Pillar
    G01515669Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Use a heat gun J 25070. 

    Important:  Do not touch the adhesive backing on the molding.

  3. Remove the protective liner from the back side of the rear quarter panel molding.
  4. Position the rear quarter panel molding to the rear quarter panel.
  5. Install rear quarter panel molding starting at the D-pillar and working forward and locating the push-in retainers to the rear quarter panel, pressing rear quarter panel molding into place until fully seated.
  6. Install the upper edge of the rear quarter panel molding by applying pressure to the entire length of the molding starting at the rear and working forward in order to ensure a maximum bond to the rear quarter panel.
    Fig 2: Installing Rear Quarter Panel Molding
    G01515670Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the push-in retainers to the inside rear edge of the rear quarter panel molding.
  8. Close the endgate.
    Fig 3: Installing Push-In Retainers To Inside Rear Edge Of Rear Quarter Panel Molding
    G01515671Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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