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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Apply the window reveal moldings in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.
  1. Clean around the edge of the inside surface of the window with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint free cloth.
  2. Using a heat gun, ensure that the temperature of the window and the reveal molding is approximately 29-32°C (85-90°F).
  3. Fig 1: Applying Masking Tape
    GM1343231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Apply masking tape around the window, 8 mm (0.31 in) from the window edge (A), as a guide for locating the window reveal molding.
  5. Remove the protective liner from the back of the window reveal moldings.
  6. Fig 2: View Roof Window Reveal Molding
    GM1326381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Position the window reveal molding (3) to the location tape. Press the molding to the mounting surface.
  8. Fig 3: Pressing Molding To Mounting Surface
    GM1358160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Apply equal pressure along the window reveal moldings to uniformly bond the molding to the window.
  10. Remove the tape from around the window.
  11. Install the roof window. Refer to Roof Window Replacement .