Window Reveal Molding

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Reveal Molding Replacement - Front Door Window: Removal Procedure:

1. Lower the window to the full-down position.
2. Remove the power mirror.
3. Remove the inner belt sealing strip.
4. Remove the window run channel.
5. Remove the door window.
6. Remove the fasteners from the door window reveal molding.
7. Insert a thin, flat-bladed tool between the molding and the door pillar and cut the foam tape. Work from the top to the bottom until the tape is separated.
8. Remove the door window reveal molding.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Reveal Molding Replacement - Front Door Window: Installation Procedure:

IMPORTANT: If the old molding is to be reused, the foam tape must be replaced as outlined in steps 1 through 4. A new molding from GMSPO will have new tape installed.

1. Mark the location of the old tape strip on molding applique with a scribe.
2. Remove all of the tape residue from the door pillar and the molding applique. Use alcohol or paint thinner to completely remove old residue.
3. Install new foam tape to the molding applique. Align the new tape with the scribe marks made previously.
4. Wrap clear plastic release liner tab to the outside of the door pillar. Tape in place with a small piece of masking tape.
5. Install the door window reveal molding into the window frame.
6. Install three fasteners to the front of the center pillar.
6.1. Install the upper fastener first.
6.2. Install the lower fastener second.
6.3. Install the center fastener third.

Tighten
Tighten the three fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Install the fasteners into the door frame starting at the rear and working forward.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).

8. Install a fastener in the forward comer.
9. Install the fasteners along the door beltline at the bottom to secure the weather Strip to the door. If the molding is a new part, new fasteners are included with the assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

10. Pull the release liner at the door pillar and apply pressure to the applique to adhere the tape to the door pillar.
11. Install the window run channel.
12. Install the door window.
13. Install the inner belt sealing strip.
14. Install the power mirror.