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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Door Frame Applique Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear door outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 332781 Size: SH
  2. Pull back enough of the window run channel from the forward edge of the rear door to access the rear door frame applique screws.
  3. Remove the rear door frame applique screws (2) from the rear door frame applique.
  4. Rotate the rear door frame applique (1) forward.
  5. Remove the rear door frame applique from the rear door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 332781 Size: SH
  1. Position the rear door frame applique (1) to the rear door.
  2. Rotate the rear door frame applique (1) rearward.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the rear door frame applique screws to the rear door frame applique (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear door frame applique screws to 1 N·m (9 lb in).

  4. Install the rear door outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  5. Push the front of the window run channel back into it's original position.