Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the rear door.
Remove the push-pin that retains the rear rocker molding scuff plate to the rocker panel.
Lift upwards on the scuff plate to release the retaining tabs.
Remove the scuff plate from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Scuff Plate From Vehicle - Rear
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