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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 626 (FOLDING TOP SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT - LIFT OFF PANELINSTALLATION 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 6.0 X 40 mm (0.25 X 1.5 in) bead of sealer GM P/N 12345739 Canadian P/N 1053541 to the front and rear corners of the retainer as shown in the illustration.
    • Apply the bead of sealer to the roof.
    • Apply the bead of sealer to the retainer.
    • Apply the bead of sealer to the ends of the retainer.
      Fig 1: Applying Bead Of Sealer To Retainer & Roof
      G01451567Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Do not touch the adhesive backing on the new weatherstrip.

  2. Remove the protective backing from the foam tape on the ends of the new weatherstrip, or install two sided tape 3M™ P/N 06377 or equivalent to the ends of a reused weatherstrip.
  3. Install the weatherstrip into the retainer using a nylon spatula or your fingers. Start at the forward edge and work rearward.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the screws at the ends of the weatherstrip. Hold the weatherstrip to prevent the weatherstrip from rotating.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the side weatherstrip screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    Fig 2: Weatherstrip Into Retainer
    G01451568Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the roof panel.
    Fig 3: Roof Panel
    G01451569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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