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

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the door window inner belt molding. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  5. Remove the door window outer belt molding. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear door window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 430558 Size: SH
  7. Grasp the front, lower end of the window weatherstrip (3) and pull back to reveal door applique fasteners.

    8. Object Number: 428643 Size: SH
  8. Remove the applique fasteners.
  9. Slide the applique straight back to remove.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 428643 Size: SH
  1. Slide the door applique forward over the door frame.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the door applique fasteners.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  3. Reinstall the front portion of the door window weatherstrip.
  4. Install the rear door window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement .
  5. Install the door window outer belt molding. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  6. Install the door window inner belt molding. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  7. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  8. Install the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  9. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .