Body Side Door Molding Replacement. Buick GL7 (Export) 2000

For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

#### Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover.

1. Use the J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
2. Use a heat gun 152 mm (6 in) from the surface in order to heat the lower edge of the door molding.

Use a circular motion for 30 seconds when applying the heat.

3. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to peel the lower edge of the door molding from the surface.

DO NOT damage the paint.

4. Pull the lower edge of the door molding out in order to release the retainers.
5. Pull the lower edge of the door molding out in order to release the molding from the lower locating pins.
6. Pull the lower edge of the door molding up in order to release the molding from the upper support.
7. Remove the door molding from the door.
8. Pull out the center pins of the support retainers.
9. Use a heat gun 152 mm (6 in) from the surface in order to heat the door molding support.

Use a circular motion for 30 seconds when applying the heat.

10. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to peel the door molding support from the surface.

DO NOT damage the paint.

11. Remove the door molding support from the door.
12. Pull out the center pins from the lower support retainers.
13. Remove the lower support from the door.
14. Use oil-free naphtha or alcohol in order to clean the body panel.
15. Remove all traces of adhesive from the body panel.

### Installation Procedure

Important:

• | DO NOT touch the exposed adhesive tape with your hands.

• | DO NOT allow the exposed adhesive tape to collect any dirt or foreign material.

1. Use a heat lamp or heat gun in order to warm the door to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).
2. Remove the protective liner from the back side of the support.
3. Align the lower support and the retainers into the holes in the door.
4. Insert the support into the holes starting with the front hole.
5. Drive in the center pins of the retainers.
6. Press the support in to ensure a maximum bond to the door.
7. Use a heat lamp or heat gun in order to warm the door to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).
8. Install the door molding to the door.
9. Snap the center flange of the door molding into the 2 outer retainers.
10. Snap the lower locating pins into the holes in the door.
11. Snap the center flange of the door molding into the remainder of the retainers on the door.
12. Push the upper portion of the door molding inboard over the retainers.
13. Remove the protective liner from the back side of the door molding.
14. Press the bottom of the door molding inboard in order to ensure a maximum bond to the door.
15. Install the push-in retainer to the front of the door molding into the lower support.