Hummer H3. Manual — part 1436

Fig. 114: View Of Tape Wrapped Drill Bit
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31. Before drilling, add several wraps of tape (1) around end of drill bit to prevent the drill bit

from penetrating through the roof into the headliner.

32. Drill pilot holes with 2 mm (3/32 in) drill bit.

33. Expand the holes with 6 mm (1/4 in) drill bit.

34. Drill 9 mm holes in the 6 hole locations using the bit supplied within the kit.

35. Clear all the metal shavings from around the holes with a magnet or vacuum.

36. Apply GM Superlube® with PTFE, GM P/N 12371287, to the lower half of the rivnut and

between the washer and hex body of rivnut tool prior to inserting the rivnut into the hole.

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Fig. 115: Identifying Rivnut Tool
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37. Ensure that the Star washer (1) is positioned on top of the rivnut tool (2) (all provided).

38. Using a 5/16 inch box wrench in conjunction with a 1/2 inch open end wrench, secure the

rivnuts to the roof panel.

Tighten: Tighten the rivnut to 7 N.m (45 lb in).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the rivnuts.

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39. Secure each rivnut to the roof panel.

Fig. 116: Identifying Air Inlet Cover
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40. Remove the air inlet cover (1) on the driver side by gently pulling upward to release the

clips.

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Fig. 117: Removing/Installing A-pillar trim
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41. Open the driver door.

42. Remove the exterior trim on both driver and passenger A-pillars by first peeling back the

weatherstrip (3) to expose 2 screws (4).

43. Using a phillips head screwdriver, remove the screws.

44. Pull the lower end of the A-pillar trim to unsnap the clips (1).

45. Disengage the A-pillar trim from the front end of the luggage rack/siderail (2) and remove.

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