GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the right or left IP end cap. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side or Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

  2. Object Number: 259106  Size: SH
  3. Remove the center trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the front sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the weather-strip (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 259106  Size: SH
  1. Line up the locating mark. Start at the upper corner of the B-pillar.
  2. Important: 

       • The single red line on the weather-strip is for the right side of the vehicle.
       • The double red line on the weather-strip is for the left side of the vehicle.

  3. Push the weather-strip (1) onto the pinchweld. Work downward from the corner and continue around the entire opening.
  4. Ensure that the weather-strip (1) is seated around the entire opening.
  5. Install the front sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Install the center trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the right or left IP end cap. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side or Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.