Q: How to replace the front window reveal door moldings on Buick Century?
A: The replacement of front door window reveal molding begins by removing the outside door mirror with proper equipment. You should begin by unwinding the top window reveal molding then extract the front door reveal molding from its position properly using a small flat-bladed tool to disengage the retaining clips during removal. Inspection of plastic retainer clips should occur after reveal molding removal to determine if replacement is needed. Replace any damaged retainers. Place the upper reveal molding on the door beginning from the front end and press downward until the retaining plastic clips are completely seated. Install the outside mirror onto the door as the final step.
Q: How to replace the front door moldings on Buick Regal?
A: The first step for front door window reveal molding replacement begins with outside mirror removal from the door. The top window reveal molding needs gentle loosening and you can remove the door's front reveal molding with a flat-bladed tool and its retaining clips will pop loose. Check for damage on the plastic clip retainers before installing the reveal molding because any broken clips should get replaced. To attach the upper reveal molding to the door start by positioning it first and then press down beginning at the front end to ensure total plastic clip seating. Reattach the outside mirror on the door as the final step.
Q: How to Properly Install Door Moldings on a Buick Rendezvous?
A: The first step to replace rear door body side molding involves taking out all screws located at the rear edge. The upper molding edge requires heating using a heat gun (J 25070) with a 152 mm (6 in) distance maintained along a circular path for 30 seconds to reach 21-32°C (70-90°F). Use one plastic flat-blade tool to separate the upper molding edge before pulling it out and extracting the retainers to take the molding off the door. Drill a small hole into the center of the central retainer pin on the lower support retainer. Next, place a small screw into the hole and use pliers to remove the central retainer pin. Follow the same procedure for the rear support retainer. The rear door panel surface requires cleaning with either a 3M(TM) ScotchBrite molding adhesive remover disk (3M(TM) P/N 07501) or equivalent followed by Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha until complete dryness is achieved. To install the lower support retainer position it with the notch facing down before using a small hammer to install its center pins. The same instructions apply to install the rear support retainer. Use the heat gun (J 25070) to warm the upper molding edge before installation. The lower flange should rest on the retainer support without coming into contact with adhesive backing. Push the molding retainer clips into the door panel holes. After removing protective tape from the molding, insert retainer clips until they are fully seated inside the panel holes. Complete the process by applying pressure to the molding's upper edge while installing screws to the rear side before torquing them to 6 N.m (53 lb in).