Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Corrections





I. Windshield upper reveal molding gaps to the roof of 2 mm or less, follow procedure A (See Figure 1, top illustration, for gap). If gap is larger than 2 mm follow Procedure B.

Procedure: A

1. With 1/2 inch masking tape, tape the upper reveal molding all the way across the roof following the rear most edge of the reveal molding. Tape the roof at the rear edge of the molding all the way across the car.

2. Using GM Goodwrench RTV Silicone Rubber Sealer, P/N 12345739, and the nozzle from the package, fill the gap between the molding and the roof.

3. Remove tape and clean any excess sealer on the molding and the body with adhesive cleaner.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation: T3349
Labor Time: 0.3 Hr.

PROCEDURE B

NOTE:
This procedure may require a new molding depending on difficulty of removal. Windshield upper reveal molding, P/N 16616066.

Windshield upper reveal molding gaps to the roof may be corrected by following the procedure listed below.

1. Loosen and remove (partially) both RH and LH auxiliary weatherstrips.
2. Remove both windshield side reveal moldings.
3. Grasp the windshield upper reveal molding end and rotate forward while removing from cavity.

4. Remove the foam tape from the molding if present from the back side of the molding.
5. Trim the lower lip off the reveal molding as shown in (Figure # 1).
6. Dry fit the molding to the opening.
7. Remove adhesive from cavity if necessary.
8. Apply urethane, P/N 12345633, into the cavity up to the bottom side of the windshield.
9. Install molding.
10. Tape the molding to the body using masking tape.

11. Allow urethane to cure at room temperature over night before removing tape.
12. Remove any excess squeeze out of urethane from the glass and the body after tape is removed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation: T1939
Labor Time: 0.7 Hr.