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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  1. Apply protective tape to the front edge of the front door and the rear edge of the front bumper fascia.

    Remove the assist step.

  2. Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT   . 
  3. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL (TRAILBLAZER EXT, ENVOY XL)  or MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL (TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY, BRAVADA)  in Exterior Trim.
  4. Remove the side hood bumper from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Side Hood Bumper From Vehicle
    G01641343Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts that retain the fender to the vehicle.
  6. Remove the fender from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts & Fender From Vehicle
    G01641344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. If replacing the fender to body seal, release the clips (1) that retain the seal to the fender bracket (2).
  8. Peel the seal from the body and remove from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Releasing Clips That Retain Seal To Fender Bracket
    G01641345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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