GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Important: Protect the paint and body work with tape or a clean cloth. Failure to do so may result in damage to the paint work.

  1. To assist in the removal of the body side mouldings, warm the body side mouldings with a heat gun.
  2. Important: Take care not to damage the paint on the vehicle when prying the body side mouldings from the body.

  3. Use a suitable tool to carefully prise the body side mouldings from the body.
  4. Remove any remaining adhesive from the body and clean the surface with a suitable cleaning solution, using a lint free cloth.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Use spec HN2021 or equivalent.

    Important: Do not allow the adhesive tape to come in contact with any dirt or foreign matter.

  1. If reusing the body side mouldings, clean the body with a suitable cleaning solution, using a lint free cloth.
  2. 1.1. Apply new polyethylene double sided tape to the back of the body side mouldings.
    1.2. Trim back the tape to the inner edge of the body side mouldings.
  3. Peel the backing from the adhesive tape.
  4. Apply the body side mouldings to the body. Refer to Graphics/Decals/Emblems for moulding placement and measurement details.
  5. Press firmly over the length of the mouldings for 10 seconds to make sure correct adhesion, starting at the front of the vehicle working towards the rear.