GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 1998 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Body Side Molding Replacement

Repair Procedure

    Object Number: 183250 Size: SH
  1. Apply heat to the body side molding using a heat gun 152 mm (6 inches) from surface.

    2. Apply the heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

    Important: Be careful not to damage the paint.

  2. Peel the body side molding from the panel surface using a flat-bladed tool.
  3. Remove all adhesive from body panel using 3M scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  4. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.

Installation Procedure
  1. Warm body panel with a heat lamp or heat gun to a minimum of 21° C (70° F).
  2. Peel backing from the front end of the body side molding.

    3. Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.


    Object Number: 183250 Size: SH
  3. Press the body side molding, to the body while continuing to remove the backing.
  4. Hand roll the body side molding to the body to ensure proper adhesion.