GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Century (China) 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Position the door window down.

    2. Object Number: 308396 Size: MH
  2. Remove the door window weather-strip part way from the molding.
  3. Remove the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  4. Remove the window upper reveal molding. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Reveal Molding Replacement .
  5. Remove the screws from the door frame molding.
  6. Remove the door frame molding from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 308396 Size: MH
  1. Position the door frame molding to the door.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the door molding screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the door molding screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  3. Install the window upper reveal molding. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Reveal Molding Replacement .
  4. Install the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  5. Install the door window weather-strip.
  6. Position the door window up.