Rear Side Door Molding Replacement (Avalanche)

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Fig 1: View Of Rear Side Door Center Molding

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Rear Side Door Center Molding Assembly CAUTION: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution . 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. Use a J-25070 Heat Gun to remove the rear side door molding. When removing protective liners from adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion. Clean all the adhesive from the rear door side, wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing new rear side door molding. Ensure to close the door prior to attaching the new molding to the rear side door. Peel the protective liner from the adhesive tape and secure the rear side door molding to the door. Using a clean towel and hand pressure, wet out the entire length of the molding starting at the front edge working rearward. Special Tools J-25070 Heat Gun

Callout

Component Name

Rear Side Door Center Molding Assembly

CAUTION:

Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution .

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.
Use a J-25070 Heat Gun to remove the rear side door molding.
When removing protective liners from adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
Clean all the adhesive from the rear door side, wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing new rear side door molding.
Ensure to close the door prior to attaching the new molding to the rear side door.
Peel the protective liner from the adhesive tape and secure the rear side door molding to the door.
Using a clean towel and hand pressure, wet out the entire length of the molding starting at the front edge working rearward.

Special Tools
J-25070 Heat Gun