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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • The rear window reveal molding cannot be replaced without removing the rear window.
   • When replacing the rear window, the original rear window reveal molding cannot be reused and must be replaced with a new rear window reveal molding.
   • New rear window reveal moldings are primed and will adhere to the urethane adhesive.
   • Be sure to prefit the rear window reveal molding to the rear window then as an assembly on the body prior to actual installation.
   • A heat lamp may be used to make the rear window reveal molding more pliable.


    Object Number: 181887  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear window reveal molding using a flat-bladed tool, and carefully pry the end of rear window reveal molding out about 75 mm (3 inches).
  2. Grasp the rear window reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the molding away from the body.
  3. Remove the rear Window. Refer to Rear Window Replacement .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 181887  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear window reveal molding by starting from the center and hand press the rear window reveal molding into place.

  2. Object Number: 181927  Size: SH
  3. Prefit the rear window reveal molding to the rear window then as an assembly on the body prior to actual installation.
  4. Tape can be applied to keep rear window reveal molding flush with rear window.

  5. Install the rear Window. Refer to Rear Window Replacement .