Rear Wheel Opening Molding Replacement

Fig 1: Rear Wheel Opening Molding

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
2	Rear Wheel Opening Molding Retainer
3	Rear Wheel Opening Molding Procedure Apply two layers of masking tape around the top edge of the rear wheel opening molding to prevent any paint surface damage. Using a suitable flat bladed plastic tool, release the retainers from around the rear bumper fascia and the rear fender. Pull upward to release the molding from the rear bumper lower fascia. Using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water and a clean towel, remove the left over adhesive residue from the masking tape.

Callout

Component Name

Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Bolt

CAUTION:

Tighten
2.5 N.m (22 lb in)

Rear Wheel Opening Molding Retainer

Rear Wheel Opening Molding

Procedure

Apply two layers of masking tape around the top edge of the rear wheel opening molding to prevent any paint surface damage.
Using a suitable flat bladed plastic tool, release the retainers from around the rear bumper fascia and the rear fender.
Pull upward to release the molding from the rear bumper lower fascia.
Using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water and a clean towel, remove the left over adhesive residue from the masking tape.