GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1999 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Rear Side Door Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 255987 Size: SH
  1. Remove the molding from the door.
  2. Remove the old adhesive from the panel and molding (if reusing) using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984, or the equivalent.
  3. Use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984, or the equivalent, in order to remove the old adhesive from the panel and the molding (if reusing).

    4. Use 3M Scotch-Brite Adhesive Removal Discs on the body panels.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 255987 Size: SH
  1. If reusing the molding, apply new adhesive to the molding.
  2. Align the molding using the locator pins.
  3. Remove the backing from the tape.

    4. Important: Wear clean gloves or use a clean towel while performing this step.

  4. Align the molding.
  5. Press the molding to the door.

    6. Assure proper wetout of the adhesive by applying heavy hand pressure against the molding at the upper and the lower tape locations. Rub along the entire length of the molding.