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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: 

   • Be sure to dry fit the windshield reveal molding to the windshield then as an assembly on the body prior to actual installation.
   • When replacing the windshield, the original windshield reveal molding cannot be reused and must be replaced with a new windshield reveal molding.
   • New windshield reveal moldings are primed and will adhere to the urethane adhesive.
   • A heat lamp may be used to make the windshield reveal molding more pliable.
   • The windshield reveal molding cannot be replaced without removing the windshield.


    Object Number: 181885  Size: SH
  1. Using a flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the end of the windshield reveal molding out about 75 mm (3 inches).
  2. Grasp the windshield reveal molding and slowly pull the windshield reveal molding away from the body.
  3. Remove the windshield. Refer to Windshield Replacement .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 181885  Size: SH
  1. Starting from the center of the windshield hand press the reveal molding into place on the windshield.
  2. Tape the windshield reveal molding to keep it flush with the windshield if necessary.

  3. Dry fit the windshield, with the reveal molding installed, to the body prior to actual installation.
  4. Install the windshield. Refer to Windshield Replacement .