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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    IMPORTANT:
    • Ensure that the grid line repair material is not beyond the expiration date.
    • Repair decal or tape must be used in order to control the width of the repair area.
    • If the repair decal is used, verify that the die-cut metering slot is the same width as the grid line.
    • Thoroughly stir the grid line repair material until a uniform color appears.
    • Verify that there are no air bubbles in the grid line repair material in the repair area.
    Fig 1: Marking Grid Line Break
    GM71186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Use a grease pencil in order to mark the grid line break (2) on the outside of the rear window with a grease pencil.
    2. Fig 2: Applying Grid Line Repair
    GM71187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Using GM P/N 12346001 (Canadian P/N 10951643) or equivalent to repair the grid lines.

    Apply the grid line repair (2) decal or 2 strips of the tape above and below the repair area.

  3. Use the brush (3) in order to spread the grid line repair material (1). Ensure that the repair material covers all of the areas of the cut out.
    4. NOTE: The grid line repair material must be cured with heat. To avoid heat damage to the interior trim, protect the trim near the repair area where heat is to be applied.
  4. Without disturbing the grid line repair material, carefully remove the decal or tape (2).
    5. Fig 3: Heating Grid Line
    GM71188Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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