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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Regal (China) 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Stationary Windows 🢒 Windshield Reveal Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • The windshield reveal molding cannot be replaced without removing the windshield.
   • The original windshield molding cannot be reused.
   • Be sure to prefit the windshield reveal molding to the windshield as an assembly on the body prior to actual installation.
   • The new windshield reveal moldings are primed and will adhere to the urethane adhesive.
   • A heat lamp may be used to make the windshield reveal molding more pliable.


    Object Number: 301427 Size: SH
  1. Using a flat-bladed tool, carefully pry out the end of the windshield reveal molding approximately 75 mm (3 in).
  2. Grasp the windshield reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the windshield reveal molding away from the body.
  3. Remove the windshield molding from the windshield.
  4. Remove the windshield. Refer to Windshield Replacement .

Installation Procedure
  1. Wipe the windshield reveal molding area with a clean, dampened cloth using GM Window Cleaner GM P/N 1050427 or isopropyl alcohol in order to clean the surface for the installation of the new windshield reveal molding.

    2. Allow to air dry.


    Object Number: 301427 Size: SH
  2. Prefit the new service windshield reveal molding by locating on the body prior to actual installation.
  3. Start from center and hand press the windshield reveal molding into place.
  4. Tape the molding to keep it flush with the windshield if necessary.
  5. Prefit the windshield reveal molding and the windshield as an assembly to the body prior to actual installation.
  6. Install the windshield. Refer to Windshield Replacement .