Rear Window Reveal Molding Replacement

Rear Window Reveal Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure


Important: You must remove the rear window in order to replace the rear window reveal molding. The original rear window reveal molding (1) must be replaced with a new service part after removal.






1. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry the end of the rear window reveal molding out approximately 75 mm (3 in) from the body.
2. Remove the rear window reveal molding, pulling the rear window reveal molding slowly away from the body.
3. Remove the rear window. Refer to Rear Window Replacement (Rear Window Replacement) .



Installation Procedure


Important: The new rear window reveal moldings are primed and will adhere to the urethane adhesive.


Use a heat lamp, or heat gun if needed, in order to make the rear window reveal molding more pliable.






1. Clean the top edge of the window surface with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint - free cloth.




2. Install the rear window reveal molding (1) to the rear window, starting from the center (1), hand press the rear window reveal molding into place.
3. Apply tape if needed, in order to keep the rear window reveal molding on the rear window.
4. Install the rear window. Refer to Rear Window Replacement (Rear Window Replacement) .