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Front Side Door Window Upper Reveal Molding Replacement





Front Side Door Window Upper Reveal Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Place the front door window in the full down position.

2. Remove the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement.





Note: The front side door upper reveal molding can be replaced without remove the run channel weatherstrip.

Note: Use care Not to break the reveal molding (1) end cap (2). When removing end cap pin use a suitable tool, push in on the pin releasing it from the glass run channel. The reveal molding must slide rearward on the upper door frame to disengaged it from the weatherstrip.

3. Remove the reveal molding end cap (1) by first insert a suitable plastic tool between the end cap pin and glass run channel up corner, press in on the pin releasing it from the glass run channel.




4. Remove the reveal molding, place the suitable plastic tool between the reveal molding (2) and the weatherstrip, turn the tool counterclockwise while pulling upward, this will allow the reveal molding to release. Continue to gently lift the and turn the suitable tool releasing the reveal molding retainers. Working from front to rear, slide the reveal molding rearward releasing it from the window weatherstrip and door.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the reveal molding (1) into the retaining edges of the window weatherstrip located at the top of the door frame, With the palm of your hand, push inward firmly seating the reveal molding around the entire upper door frame.

2. Install the end cap pin (2) to glass run channel up rear upper corner of the front door. Ensure that the end cap pin is fully seated.

3. Install the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement.

4. Place the door window in the full up position.