GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
  1. Wash the affected area with Liquid Wash and Wax GM P/N 1052870 or an equivalent. Wipe the area dry.
  2. Wipe the panel and the adhesive side of the molding with a clean rag.
  3. Use varnish makers and painters (VM&P) naphtha or isopropyl alcohol.

  4. If needed, apply a length of masking tape as a molding guide. A straightedge may also be used.
  5. Apply the adhesive to the back of the molding and press the molding in place. If you use GM P/N 1052621 or an equivalent, apply constant pressure to the molding for 30 seconds or until a firm bond is made.