Rear Door Frame Applique Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Frame Applique

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Rear Side Door Frame Applique Procedure Use a suitable heat gun and a plastic tool to remove the door applique. Clean around the area of the door and door frame with a 50/50 of mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint free cloth. Dry wipe the applique area. When reinstalling the applique, spray a 50/50 soap mix on the door and frame to assist in the reinstall. Peel the applique adhesive tape completely. Install the applique to the door frame pillar first, pressing it in place and removing any air bubbles then work it the remaining applique around the upper door frame completely. Fold over the length of the applique around the door frame. Wrapping and pressing the applique into place. Verify that the applique is air bubble free.

Callout

Component Name

Rear Side Door Frame Applique

Procedure

Use a suitable heat gun and a plastic tool to remove the door applique.
Clean around the area of the door and door frame with a 50/50 of mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint free cloth.
Dry wipe the applique area.
When reinstalling the applique, spray a 50/50 soap mix on the door and frame to assist in the reinstall.
Peel the applique adhesive tape completely.
Install the applique to the door frame pillar first, pressing it in place and removing any air bubbles then work it the remaining applique around the upper door frame completely.
Fold over the length of the applique around the door frame. Wrapping and pressing the applique into place.
Verify that the applique is air bubble free.