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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Body Side Rear Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 741132 Size: SH

    Important: 

       • Ensure that you protect the surrounding surfaces around the molding.
       • Use care not to damage the body paint.

  1. Insert a plastic thin-bladed tool between the molding and the sheet metal.

    2. Carefully pry away the molding (1) from the body.

    Important: Do not use rotating adhesive removal discs on the moldings. This generates excessive heat, which may damage the moldings.

  2. Remove the old adhesive from the panel and the molding if you are reusing the molding.

    3. Use 3M® General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or an equivalent. You may also use 3M Scotch-Brite Adhesive Removal Discs on the body panels.

Installation Procedure
  1. Close the front door.

    2. Object Number: 741132 Size: SH
  2. If you are reusing the molding, apply new adhesive tape (4) to the molding.

    3. Important: Be careful not to touch the adhesive tape with your hands or allow the tape to come in contact with any dirt or foreign material.

  3. Care must be taken to prevent the tape from coming in contact with the body before the pins are aligned.
  4. Wear clean gloves or use a clean towel while you perform this step.
  5. Peel the backing from the tape on the molding (1).
  6. Align and press the molding (1) to the body:
    7. 6.1. Apply moderate hand pressure against the molding at the tape locations in order to assure proper adhesive wetout.
    6.2. Press along the entire length of the molding in order to secure.