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

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • It is necessary to remove the rear window in order to replace the rear window reveal molding.
   • The original rear window reveal molding must be replaced with a new service part after removal.
   • The new rear window reveal moldings are primed and will adhere to the urethane adhesive.
   • Be sure to prefit the reveal molding to the rear window then as an assembly on the body prior to actual installation.
   • A heat lamp may be used to make the reveal molding more pliable.


    Object Number: 301430 Size: SH
  1. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry the end of the reveal molding out approximately 75 mm (3 in) from the body.
  2. Grasp the reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the reveal molding away from the body.
  3. Remove the rear Window. Refer to Rear Window Replacement .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 301430 Size: SH
  1. Wipe the rear window area with a clean, dampened cloth using GM Window Cleaner GM P/N 1050427 or isopropyl alcohol in order to clean the surface of the rear window for the installation of the new reveal molding.

    2. Allow to air dry.


    Object Number: 301454 Size: SH
  2. Install the reveal molding to the rear window, starting from the center (1), hand press the rear window reveal molding into place.
  3. Apply tape if needed, in order to keep the molding on the rear window.
  4. Install the rear Window. Refer to Rear Window Replacement .