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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 187 (STATIONARY WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT (HARDTOP)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the push-in retainers securing the weatherstrip to the lock pillar.
  2. Pull the weatherstrip with its retainer from the lock pillar weatherstrip retainer.
    Fig 1: Removing Push-In Retainers From Lock Pillar Weatherstrip Retainer
    G01450792Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the push-in retainers (1,2) securing the forward end of the weatherstrip to the reveal molding and the hinge pillar.
  4. Pull the weatherstrip with it's retainer from the reveal molding.
    Fig 2: Removing Push-In Retainers From Reveal Molding
    G01450793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the weatherstrip.
  6. Clean the surface of old sealant material.
    Fig 3: Weatherstrip
    G01450794Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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