Rear Side Door Molding Replacement

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Fig 1: Rear Door Body Side Molding

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Use a J 25070 Heat Gun in a circular motion to warm the door bodyside molding prior to removal. Carefully clean the body panel thoroughly prior to bonding the new bodyside molding to the door.
1	Bodyside Door Molding Assembly Tip: Upon installation of the new rear door molding, position the pin on the backside of the molding to the round hole first at the rear edge of the door 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 rear edge of the door forward down the entire molding.

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Component Name

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

Bodyside Door Molding Assembly

Tip:

Upon installation of the new rear door molding, position the pin on the backside of the molding to the round hole first at the rear edge of the door 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 rear edge of the door forward down the entire molding.