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Front Side Door Window Upper Reveal Molding Replacement




Front Side Door Window Upper Reveal Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. 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.

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




3. Remove the front side door upper reveal molding end cap (1), located at the top rear corner of the front door upper reveal molding (2).




4. Insert a suitable plastic tool (1) under the rear corner of the reveal molding (2), turn the suitable plastic tool (1) clockwise while pulling upward. This will allow the reveal molding to release.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the end cap to the front door upper reveal (1).
2. Install the front door upper reveal (1) as follows:

1. Hook the reveal molding in the upper track of the run channel.
2. Use the palm of your hand, push down and inward firmly around the entire periphery of the reveal molding until fully seated.

3. Install the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement (Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement).
4. Clean around the surface of the front side door reveal molding with a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water on a dampened lint free cloth.