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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Door Frame Applique Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the door window outer belt molding. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 430558 Size: SH
  3. Grasp the front, lower end of the window weatherstrip (3) and pull the weatherstrip (3) out of the door frame, far enough to reveal the door applique fasteners.

    4. Object Number: 428643 Size: SH
  4. Remove the applique fasteners.
  5. Roll the rear of the applique outward then forward in order to remove.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 428643 Size: SH
  1. Slide the door applique up under the auxiliary weatherstrip and rearward over the door frame.
  2. Install the door applique fasteners.

    3. Object Number: 489783 Size: SH

    Important: When reusing the window weatherstrip, the flange mounting area (1) must be pinched together in order to counteract the splaying effect when removed. Use a thumb and an index finger in order to pinch the carrier (2) back together. Work from one end of the weatherstrip to the other.

  3. Reinstall the front portion of the door window weatherstrip.
  4. Install the door window outer belt molding. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  5. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .