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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Rocker Panel Molding Clips
    GM891045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Replace all the damaged retaining clips (3, 4) before reinstall the rocker molding.
  1. Position the rocker molding retaining clips (3) to the locator holes in the rocker panel.
  2. Apply heavy hand pressure to secure the fasteners in the rocker panel.
  3. Install the lower rocker molding retaining clips.
    4. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 2: View Of Rocker Panel Molding
    GM891002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the rocker molding to fender screw (1) and quarter panel screw (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the rocker molding to fender screw (1) and quarter panel screws (2) to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the rocker molding sealing weatherstrip to doors.
  6. Remove the masking tape.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Inspect the doors to rocker molding for alignment.
  9. Close the front and rear doors.
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