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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the rocker finish panel support to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the rocker finish panel support to body nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rocker finish panel support to body nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

  3. Use Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha in order to clean the body panel.
  4. Use a heat lamp or J 25070  in order to warm the body panel to a minimum of 21°C (70°F), if necessary.
    Fig 1: Rocker Finish Panel Support
    G01616746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the lower flange and tabs of the rocker finish panel into the channels of the rocker finish panel support.
  6. Remove the backing from the front and rear of the rocker finish panel.
  7. Push the molding inward to fully seat the molding into the support and ensure a maximum bond of adhesive to the body.
  8. Install the rocker finish panel to fender screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rocker finish panel to fender screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  9. Install the rocker finish panel to rear quarter screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rocker finish panel to rear quarter screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 2: Rocker Finish Panel
    G01616747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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