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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the retaining rail to the body.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the retaining rail screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the retaining rail screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Retaining Rail To Body (Right Rocker Panel)
    G01566709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the rear half of the cladding to the retaining rail.
  4. Install the push-in retainers that retain the cladding to the retaining rail.
    Fig 2: Push-In Retainers (Right Rocker Panel)
    G01566710Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the screws that retain the cladding to the rear wheelhouse.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the front half of the cladding to the retaining rail.
    Fig 3: Installing Front Half Of Cladding To Retaining Rail (Right Rocker Panel)
    G01566711Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the push-in retainers that retain the front half of the cladding to the retaining rail.
  8. Install the nut on the back of the cladding to the stud.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

  9. Install the retainers into the front wheelhouse extension flange.
  10. Install the screws retaining the front half of the cladding to the front wheelhouse.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

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