Removal Procedure
Important: You must 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.
- Use a flat-bladed tool
in order to pry the end of the rear window reveal molding out approximately
75 mm (3 in) from the body.
- Remove the rear window reveal molding, pulling the rear window
reveal molding slowly away from the body.
- Remove the rear window. Refer to
Rear Window Replacement
.
Installation Procedure
Important: The new rear window reveal moldings are primed and will adhere to the
urethane adhesive.
Use a heat lamp, or heat gun if needed, in order to make the rear window
reveal molding more pliable.
- 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 rear window reveal molding.
Allow to air dry.
- Install the rear window
reveal molding to the rear window, starting from the center (1), hand
press the rear window reveal molding into place.
- Apply tape if needed, in order to keep the rear window reveal
molding on the rear window.
- Install the rear window. Refer to
Rear Window Replacement
.