Door Body Side Molding Replacement (GMC)

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Fig 1: View Of Door Body Side Molding (GMC)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Rear Side Door Molding Tip: The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength. Using a J 25070 Heat Gun in a circular motion, warm the front side door molding prior to removal. Carefully clean the body panel thoroughly prior to bonding the new front body side molding to the door. Ensure the rear door is in the closed position prior to installing the new rear side door moldings. Remove the protective liner from the backside of the molding adhesive tape. Position the pin on the backside of the molding to the round hole at the front edge of the rear door first, then to the oval hole at the rear edge of the door. Ensure full adhesion of the molding to the door using the palm of the hand with a clean dry towel working from the rear edge of the door to the front, down the entire molding.

Callout

Component Name

Rear Side Door Molding
Tip:

The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
Using a J 25070 Heat Gun in a circular motion, warm the front side door molding prior to removal. Carefully clean the body panel thoroughly prior to bonding the new front body side molding to the door.
Ensure the rear door is in the closed position prior to installing the new rear side door moldings.
Remove the protective liner from the backside of the molding adhesive tape.
Position the pin on the backside of the molding to the round hole at the front edge of the rear door first, then to the oval hole at the rear edge of the door.
Ensure full adhesion of the molding to the door using the palm of the hand with a clean dry towel working from the rear edge of the door to the front, down the entire molding.