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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 622 (STATIONARY WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT (HARDTOP)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Apply a 50 mm (2 in) bead of sealant (1) GM P/N 12345097, or equivalent, down the middle of both the weatherstrip retainers at the upper rear corner of the door opening.
    Fig 1: Weatherstrip Retainers
    G01450795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Apply a bead of sealant (2) to the lower 50 mm (2 in) of the lock pillar weatherstrip retainer (1) and 50 mm (2 in) down the lock pillar.
    Fig 2: Applying Sealant To Lock Pillar Weatherstrip Retainer
    G01450796Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply three parallel 50 mm (2 in) long beads of sealant (1) to the forward end of the door opening weatherstrip retainer and to the rear edge of the reveal molding.
    Fig 3: Applying Sealant To Rear Edge Of Reveal Molding
    G01450797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the protective tape from the back of the weatherstrip.
  5. Insert the weatherstrip into the weatherstrip retainers.
    • Start at the rear upper corner.
    • Insert the upper/outer edge of the weatherstrip first.
    Fig 4: Installing Weatherstrip Into Weatherstrip Retainers
    G01450798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the weatherstrip retainer securing the weatherstrip to the lock pillar.
  7. Install the push-in retainers securing the weatherstrip to the lock pillar.
    Fig 5: Push-In Retainers
    G01450799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the weatherstrip retainer (1) securing the weatherstrip to the hinge pillar reveal molding.
  9. Install the push-in retainers (2) securing the weatherstrip to the hinge pillar.
    Fig 6: Weatherstrip Retainer
    G01450800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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