Windshield/Rear Window Reveal Molding - Service

Bulletin No. T 87-115
File in Group 10
Number 92
Corp. Ref. No. 711507R
Date May '87
SUBJECT: WINDSHIELD AND REAR WINDOW REVEAL MOLDING SERVICE

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 ELDORADO/SEVILLE

Figure 1 - Reveal Molding Location:

The 1987 Eldorado and Seville windshield and rear window reveal molding is installed under the edge of the glass during vehicle assembly (refer to Figure 1, View A). If replacement of the reveal molding is required, the past design barbed molding, P/N 20355447 (Figure 1, View B), is used along with the following installation procedure.

1. Remove the original reveal molding by prying one end of the molding 75 mm (3") away from the body with a flat bladed tool. Grasp the molding by hand and slowly pull it away from the body. The lower edge of the molding (under the glass) can tear away from the outer edge and remain in the gap between the glass and body.

2. Portions of the original molding that remain in the gap can cause high spots which keep the service molding from seating deep enough, preventing proper molding fit. It is necessary to pre-fit the service molding as follows:

^ Install the service molding into position prior to applying urethane adhesive.

^ Note positions where the molding does not fit deep enough to allow a flush fit to the glass and body. Also note how high those positions are.

^ Remove excess urethane from the glass to body channel in the area where the molding does not fit deep enough.

^ If the molding still does not fit properly, a small portion of the barbed shank can be cut from the high positions to allow for proper molding fit.

3. Apply clear urethane primer (from kit P/N 9636067 or equivalent) to the barbed shank of the molding.

4. Apply urethane in the area between the glass and body.

5. Starting from the top center of the glass, press the replacement molding into place. Tape can be applied to keep the molding in place while the urethane sets up (hardens). Remove the tape after the urethane has set up. NOTE: Applying warm water to the molding will reduce the urethane set-up time.
For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation B7540 for 0.3 hours to replace the windshield molding, and B8520 for 0.5 hours to replace the rear window molding.