Front Wheel Opening Molding Replacement

Fig 1: Front Wheel Opening Molding

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Retainer (Qty: 7)
2	Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Clip (Qty: 3)
3	Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Procedure Apply two layers of masking tape around the top edge of the front wheel opening molding to prevent any paint surface damage. Using a suitable flat bladed plastic tool, release the retainers from around the front bumper fascia and the front fender. Pull upward to release the molding from the front 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. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Callout

Component Name

Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Retainer (Qty: 7)

Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Clip (Qty: 3)

Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding

Procedure

Apply two layers of masking tape around the top edge of the front wheel opening molding to prevent any paint surface damage.
Using a suitable flat bladed plastic tool, release the retainers from around the front bumper fascia and the front fender.
Pull upward to release the molding from the front 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.
Disconnect the electrical connector.