GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2007 🢒 STS 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Fixed and Moveable Windows 🢒 Windshield Side Reveal Molding and Windshield Reveal Molding Clip Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 767124 Size: SH

    Important: If the retainer clips become damaged, new retainer clips are required.

  1. Do Not bend in order to reform the retainer clips.
  2. Remove the windshield side reveal molding from the vehicle. Refer to Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 758145 Size: SH

    Important: Apply 2 layers of masking tape on the glass next to the retainer clip (1) being replaced.

  3. Apply the protective tape.

    4. Caution: Eye protection must be worn when drilling rivets to reduce the chance of personal injury.

  4. Drill the rivets (2) securing the retainer clip to the windshield pillar.
  5. Remove the retainer clip (2) from the windshield pillar flange.
  6. Ensure all the metal shavings are removed from the windshield pillar area prior to the reveal molding installation.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 758145 Size: SH
  1. Position the new rubber spacer to the inside of the vehicle.

    2. The arrow on the rubber spacer must point outward upon installation.

  2. Position the new retainer clip (1) to the rubber spacer.
  3. Using a hand rivet gun, install new rivets (2) in order to secure the retainer clip.
  4. Remove the 2 layers of masking tape from the windshield.
  5. Clean off any present tape residue.

    6. Object Number: 767124 Size: SH
  6. Install the windshield side reveal molding. Refer to Windshield Side Reveal Molding Replacement .