Front Side Door Window Upper Reveal Molding Replacement

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Fig 1: Front Side Door Window Upper Reveal Molding

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callous	Component Name
1	Front Side Door Window Upper Reveal Molding Rivet (Qty: 6) WARNING: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury. Procedure Open the door fully, place the window in the full down position. Apply masking tape to the outer applique, belt reveal molding and door frame. Remove the front side door weatherstrip from the upper retainer only to expose the molding rivets. Refer to Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side (Sedan)Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side (Coupe) . Place a protective cover over the trim to protect it from metal shavings while drilling. Always check scale, to size the drill. Do Not over size hole. Use a suitable tool, drill off the rivet heads from each rivets. Start at the rear upper corner of the door, use a suitable tool separate the upper reveal molding from the door window frame.
2	Front Side Door Window Upper Reveal Molding NOTE: Water test the door, ensure proper seal to the window weatherstrip and the door weatherstrip after repair.

Callous

Component Name

Front Side Door Window Upper Reveal Molding Rivet (Qty: 6)

WARNING:

Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury.

Procedure

Open the door fully, place the window in the full down position.
Apply masking tape to the outer applique, belt reveal molding and door frame.
Remove the front side door weatherstrip from the upper retainer only to expose the molding rivets. Refer to Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side (Sedan)Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side (Coupe) .
Place a protective cover over the trim to protect it from metal shavings while drilling.
Always check scale, to size the drill. Do Not over size hole.
Use a suitable tool, drill off the rivet heads from each rivets.
Start at the rear upper corner of the door, use a suitable tool separate the upper reveal molding from the door window frame.

Front Side Door Window Upper Reveal Molding

NOTE:

Water test the door, ensure proper seal to the window weatherstrip and the door weatherstrip after repair.