Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Clean the surface of the rocker where the door sill plate contacts using oil-free naptha or alcohol, wiping the surface of the rocker dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.

Fig 1: Cleaning Surface Of Rocker Where Door Sill Plate Contacts
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Remove the protective liner from the back side of the new door sill plate.

Fig 2: Removing Protective Liner From Back Side Of New Door Sill Plate
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Align the forward notch on the door sill plate with the raised section on the rocker.

Fig 3: Aligning Forward Notch On Door Sill Plate With Raised Section On Rocker
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Install the door sill plate to the rocker.
Use a hand roller in order to ensure that the door sill plate is properly attached to the rocker.
Close the door.

Fig 4: Installing Door Sill Plate To Rocker
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