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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2001 🢒 Century 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Stationary Windows 🢒 Windshield Reveal Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • The windshield reveal molding cannot be replaced without removing the windshield.
   • The original windshield molding cannot be reused.
   • Pre-fit the service molding and the windshield to the body as an assembly prior to the actual installation.
   • The new windshield reveal moldings are primed and will adhere to the urethane adhesive.
   • Use a heat lamp in order to make the windshield reveal molding more pliable.


    Object Number: 313883 Size: SH
  1. Using a flat-bladed tool, carefully pry out the end of the windshield reveal molding approximately 75 mm (3 in).
  2. Grasp the windshield reveal molding.

    3. Slowly pull the windshield reveal molding away from the body.

  3. Remove the windshield molding from the windshield.
  4. Remove the windshield. Refer to Windshield Replacement .

Installation Procedure
  1. Clean the top edge of the windshield surface with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint - free cloth.

    2. Object Number: 313883 Size: SH
  2. Prefit the new service windshield reveal molding by locating on the body prior to actual installation.
  3. Start from the center and hand press the windshield reveal molding into place.
  4. Tape the molding to keep it flush with the windshield if necessary.
  5. Dry fit the windshield, with the reveal molding installed, to the body prior to actual installation.
  6. Install the windshield. Refer to Windshield Replacement .