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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 GTO 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Window Reveal Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: Once this molding is removed, it cannot be reused and must be replaced with a new one.

  1. Lower the door window.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the door window weather-strip. Refer to Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
  4. Remove the door upper weather-strip. Refer to Front Side Door Upper Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement .
  5. Remove the outside mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 1349733 Size: SH
  6. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to lift or remove the front door window reveal molding (1) from the door window frame (2).
  7. Remove the adhesive from the door frame by using a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to remove the adhesive.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Install the new front door window reveal molding in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.

  1. Clean the area where the front door window reveal molding will be installed.

    2. Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to clean the area.

  2. Dry the area thoroughly.

    3. Object Number: 1349733 Size: SH
  3. Install the new front door window reveal molding (1) to the door window frame (2).
  4. Install the outside mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  5. Install the door upper weather-strip. Refer to Front Side Door Upper Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement .
  6. Install the door window weather-strip. Refer to Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
  7. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Raise the door window.