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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Do not release the adhesive tape backing on the sail panel molding until the retainers are fully seated to the body. Fold the adhesive tape backing to the outboard edge of the adhesive tape on the sail panel molding.
  1. Position the sail panel molding to the body structure.
  2. Fig 1: Sail Panel
    GM1412537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Align the holes in the body and secure the plastic retainer clips.
  4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the screw securing the left outer sail panel to the top rear header garnish molding.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screw to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  6. Fig 2: Locating Luggage Rail Screw
    GM1427917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the left rear luggage carrier side end cap. Refer to Luggage Carrier Side Rail End Cap Replacement .
  8. Install the sail panel screw under the left rear quarter opera window.
  9. Fig 3: Outer Sail Panel Molding
    GM1428008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Release the adhesive tape backing from the forward edge of the sail panel and completely wet out the adhesive tape using a clean dry shop towel and the palm of the hand.
  11. Re-secure the rear door outer sealing strip to the pinch-weld flange.
  12. Fig 4: Bed Rail Protector
    GM1412539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the left rear cargo box protector. Refer to Cargo Box Side Rail Protector Replacement .
  14. Install the left side cargo box rail. Refer to Cargo Box Rail Replacement .