Front Side Door Molding Replacement

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Fig 1: Molding Replacement - Front Door Body Side

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure: Using a J 25070 Heat Gun in a circular motion, warm the door bodyside molding prior to removal. Carefully clean the body panel thoroughly prior to bonding the new front bodyside molding to the door.
1	Bodyside Door Molding Assembly Tip Upon installation of the new front door bodyside molding, position the pin on the backside of the molding to the round hole at the front edge of the door first then to the oval holes. Remove the protective liner from the backside of the molding adhesive tape. Ensure full adhesion of the molding to the door using the palm of the hand with a dry towel working from the front edge of the door to the rear, down the entire molding.

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Component Name

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
Preliminary Procedure:
Using a J 25070 Heat Gun in a circular motion, warm the door bodyside molding prior to removal. Carefully clean the body panel thoroughly prior to bonding the new front bodyside molding to the door.

Bodyside Door Molding Assembly

Tip

Upon installation of the new front door bodyside molding, position the pin on the backside of the molding to the round hole at the front edge of the door first then to the oval holes.
Remove the protective liner from the backside of the molding adhesive tape.
Ensure full adhesion of the molding to the door using the palm of the hand with a dry towel working from the front edge of the door to the rear, down the entire molding.