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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Window Garnish Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the swing-out window latch. Refer to Swing Out Window Replacement in Stationary Windows.

    2. Object Number: 324182 Size: SH
  2. Remove the screws that retain the right molding on the sides and the bottom.

    3. Object Number: 324181 Size: SH
  3. Remove the screws that retain the left molding on the sides and the bottom.
  4. Remove the molding from the door in the area of the retainers.

    5. There are two retainers on top, one in the center of the panel, and six around the outside edge.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 324181 Size: SH
  1. Install the left molding to the door:
    2. 1.1. Place the retainers into the holes.
    1.2. Press on the panel at the retainer locations until the retainers are fully seated.

    Object Number: 324182 Size: SH
  2. Install the right molding to the door:
    3. 2.1. Place the retainers into the holes.
    2.2. Press on the panel at the retainer locations until the retainers are fully seated.

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the screws that retain the panel to the door.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws that retain the panel to the door to 2  N·m (18 lb in).

  4. Install the swing-out window latch. Refer to Swing Out Window Replacement in Stationary Windows.
  5. Ensure that the weatherstrip fits into the corner and matches the corner of the radius of the body flange.
  6. Ensure that the weatherstrip is seated completely onto the flange in all areas, resulting in a smooth, vinyl trim around the entire door opening.

    7. Important: When using the rubber mallet, the weatherstrip must be hit square to the flange. Otherwise, an undesirable spreading of the carrier will occur, resulting in reduced retention.

  7. Ensure that there is no distortion or excessive spreading of the carrier as a result of hitting the carrier improperly with the rubber mallet.
  8. Lubricate the weatherstrip with GM Weatherstrip Silicone Lubricant P/N 12345579 or equivalent.