GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2009 🢒 H2 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Endgate Upper Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1412525 Size: SH
  1. Heat the inside of the endgate cap using a heat gun. Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface. Apply heat using a circular motion for approximately 30 seconds.

    2. Important: Be careful not to scratch or chip the paint.

  2. Peel the endgate cap from the inner surface of the endgate using a flat-bladed tool.
  3. Remove the endgate cap.
  4. Remove all adhesive from the endgate and endgate cap using a 3M Scotch Brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M P/N 0751 or equivalent.
  5. Clean the endgate using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naptha.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1412525 Size: SH
  1. Ensure that the painted surface of the endgate in the tape contact area is clean and dry.
  2. Peel the backing from the adhesive on the endgate cap.
  3. Lower the front edge of the endgate cap against the endgate surface approximately 2 mm (0.08 in) above the endgate offset.

    4. Important: Do not let the tape surface contact the endgate surface until after part rotation.

  4. Rotate the endgate cap down over the top of the endgate.
  5. Press the endgate cap to the endgate to ensure proper adhesion.