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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Stationary Windows 🢒 Windshield Reveal Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 296235 Size: SH

    Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

  1. Using a flat bladed plastic tool carefully pry the end of the reveal molding (2) out approximately 76 mm (3 in) away from the body (3).
  2. Grasp the reveal molding (2) by hand and slowly pull it away from the body (3).
  3. Inspect the reveal molding (2).

    4. If the original reveal molding (2) is damaged it must be replaced.

  4. Pre-fit the new reveal molding. Determine and verify the location and correct size of the new reveal molding (2) on the body (3) before installation.

Installation Procedure
  1. Clean the top edge of the windshield surface with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint - free cloth.
  2. The new reveal molding should be fitted to the windshield prior to installation.
  3. Verify all primers and urethane adhesive are within expiration dates.

    4. Object Number: 739026 Size: SH

    Important: Use care when applying the prep (clear #1) to the windshield. This primer dries almost instantly, and may stain the viewing area of the windshield if not applied evenly.

  4. Use a new dauber in order to apply glass prep (clear #1) to the channel area approximately 13 mm (1/2 in) to the upper edge of the windshield.
  5. Wipe the glass primed area immediately with a clean lint-free cloth.
  6. Shake the glass primer (black #2) for at least one minute.

    7. Using a new dauber in order to apply glass primer (black #2) to the top edge of the windshield.


    Object Number: 245294 Size: SH
  7. Apply a small bead of urethane adhesive (2) between the windshield (1) and the pinchweld.

    8. Object Number: 296235 Size: SH
  8. Install the reveal molding.
    9. 8.1. Start from the center and hand-press the reveal molding (2) into place over the edge of the windshield.
    8.2. Run warm water over the reveal molding in order to speed the setup time of the urethane adhesive.

    Tape should be applied in order to retain the reveal molding to the windshield, this will maintain a flush fit with the body.

    The tape is to be removed after 6 hours.