Front Door Frame Applique Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Door Frame Applique

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
1	Front Side Door Applique NOTE: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice . Tip: The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength. Use a J 25070 Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old applique. Clean all the adhesive residue from the door and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new applique. When removing the 3 protective liners from adhesive backed applique, be careful not to touch the tape with hands and do not allow the tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion. Press the applique firmly to the front side door to ensure full adhesion is made to the door.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .

Front Side Door Applique

NOTE: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice .

Tip:

The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
Use a J 25070 Heat Gun or equivalent to remove the old applique. Clean all the adhesive residue from the door and wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel prior to installing the new applique.
When removing the 3 protective liners from adhesive backed applique, be careful not to touch the tape with hands and do not allow the tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
Press the applique firmly to the front side door to ensure full adhesion is made to the door.