Removal Procedure
Important:
• | Remove the rear window prior to removing the rear window reveal
molding. |
• | Do NOT use the original rear window reveal molding. Replace with
a new rear window reveal molding. |
• | New rear window reveal moldings are primed and will adhere to
the urethane adhesive. |
• | Pre-fit the rear window reveal molding to the rear window as an
assembly on the body prior to actual installation. |
• | A heat lamp may be used to make the rear window reveal molding
more pliable. |
- Remove the rear window reveal molding using a flat-bladed tool, and
carefully pry the end of the rear window reveal molding out about 75 mm
(3 in).
- Grasp the rear window reveal molding by hand and slowly pull the
molding away from the body.
- Remove the rear window. Refer to
Rear Window Replacement
.
Installation Procedure
- Install the rear window
reveal molding by starting from the center and hand press the rear window
reveal molding into place.
- Prefit the rear window
reveal molding to the rear window as an assembly on the body prior to actual
installation.
Apply tape in order to keep the rear window reveal molding flush with
the rear window.
- Install the rear window. Refer to
Rear Window Replacement
.