GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Rear Side Door Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 861462 Size: SH
  1. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to remove the door molding from the door.

    2. Object Number: 321645 Size: SH
  2. Remove all adhesive from the body panel using 3M™ ScotchBrite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  3. Clean the body panel surface using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha and allow to air dry.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 861462 Size: SH
  1. If reusing the molding, apply new adhesive tape to the molding.
  2. Align the molding using the locator pins.
  3. Remove the backing from the tape.
  4. Press the molding to the door.

    5. 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.