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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to URETHANE ADHESIVE INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY WINDOWS .
  2. Install the windshield side reveal moldings. Refer to SIDE REVEAL MOLDING REPLACEMENT (COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE)  or SIDE REVEAL MOLDING REPLACEMENT (HARDTOP) 
    Fig 1: Windshield Side Reveal Moldings
    G01450836Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the windshield weatherstrip. Refer to WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT (COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE)  or WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT (HARDTOP) .
    Fig 2: Windshield Weatherstrip
    G01450837Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the fender mounting screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fender upper flange screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

    Fig 3: Fender Mounting
    G01450838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the air inlet screen. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
    Fig 4: Air Inlet Screen
    G01450839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the air inlet screen seal. Refer to SEAL REPLACEMENT - HOOD REAR in Body Front End.
  7. Install the windshield wiper arms and washer hoses. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.
    Fig 5: Air Inlet Screen Seal
    G01450840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the windshield side garnish moldings.
    Fig 6: Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
    G01450841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the rearview mirror. Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT (BASE)  or REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT (DD8) .
    Fig 7: Rearview Mirror
    G01450842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the roof lift off panel (coupe) or raise and close the folding top (convertible).
  11. Close the door windows.
  12. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
  13. Close the hood.
    Fig 8: Roof Lift Off Panel
    G01450843Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.