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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE:
    • Installation of a new cardboard roof insulator is necessary to ensure the structural integrity of the roof system. Use GM P/N 12378192 Adhesive available through General Motors Service Parts Operations.
    • The cardboard roof insulator must be installed within five minutes of adhesive application.
    Fig 1: Identifying Specified Height & Width Of Adhesive
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  1. Apply beads of adhesive to a height (2) of 6-9 mm (1/4-3/8 in) and a width 1) of 15 mm (5/8 in).
  2. Fig 2: Applying Adhesive To Locations Marked On Cardboard Insulator
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  3. Apply the adhesive (1) in the locations marked on the cardboard insulator.
  4. Fig 3: View Of Cardboard Roof Insulator
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  5. Place the cardboard roof insulator to the roof panel.
  6. NOTE: Gluing the headliner to the cardboard roof insulator during installation is not required.
  7. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without PLA)  or Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With PLA) .