GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1988131  Size: SF

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Preliminary Procedure

Ensure the molding temperature is a minimum of 16°C or 60°F prior to installing the bodyside molding to the door.

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Front Side Door Molding Assembly

Procedure

  1. When removing protective liners from adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
  2. Use a J 25070 Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the bodyside molding. Clean all adhesive from the door side, wipe surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing new side door moldings.
  3. Align the molding integral pin to the rear round hole in door bodyside, peel adhesive tape protective liner from molding and secure the bodyside center molding to the door.
  4. Using a dry clean towel, wet out the molding working from the rear door edge to the front.
  5. Ensure full adhesion is made to the door.

Special Tools

J 25070 Heat Gun - 500-750F