Front Side Door Molding Replacement (Acadia Traverse)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Side Door Molding

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Front Side Door Center Molding Assembly CAUTION: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution . Procedure Using a J 25070 heat gun in a circular motion in order to warm and help to remove the front side door molding. Peel the adhesive tape liner from the molding. Align the 3 plastic retainers to the holes in the door. Secure the retainers to the door. Using a clean towel and hand pressure, wet out the entire length of the molding starting at the front edge of the rear door and working rearward.
2	Front Side Door Center Molding Retainer (Qty: 3)

Callout

Component Name

Front Side Door Center Molding Assembly

CAUTION:

Procedure

Using a J 25070 heat gun in a circular motion in order to warm and help to remove the front side door molding.
Peel the adhesive tape liner from the molding.
Align the 3 plastic retainers to the holes in the door.
Secure the retainers to the door.
Using a clean towel and hand pressure, wet out the entire length of the molding starting at the front edge of the rear door and working rearward.

Front Side Door Center Molding Retainer (Qty: 3)