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Window Reveal Molding Replacement - Front Door

Reveal Molding Replacement - Front Door Window







Removal Procedure

Important: Once this molding is removed, It cannot be reused and must be replaced with a new one.

1. Lower the door window.
2. Remove the door trim panel.
3. Remove the door window weather-strip.
4. Remove the door upper weather-strip.
5. Remove the outside mirror.

Notice: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice

6. Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to lift or remove the front door window reveal molding (1) from the door window frame (2).
7. Remove the adhesive from the door frame by using a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to remove the adhesive.







Installation Procedure

Important: Install the new front door window reveal molding in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.

1. Clean the area where the front door window reveal molding will be installed.
Use a lint free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a (50/50 mixture) by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to clean the area.

2. Dry the area thoroughly.
3. Install the new front door window reveal molding (1) to the door window frame (2).
4. Install the outside mirror.
5. Install the door upper weather-strip.
6. Install the door window weather-strip.
7. Install the door trim panel.
8. Raise the door window.