Front Fender Center Molding Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Side Turn Signal Lamp

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Front Fender Center Molding Assembly Procedure Open the door on the side the front fender molding is being serviced from. Working from inside the hinge pillar area, insert a small 8 mm socket on a ratchet over the plastic retainer clips to release the pressure. Begin releasing the retainers at the bottom of the molding and work towards the top. When the first lower retainer clip is released, insert a small plastic flat-bladed tool between the exterior body panel and the molding assembly to prevent the retainer from re-engaging back into the fender panel hole. Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the lamp housing. Connect the electrical harness lamp socket to the lamp housing. Position the molding retainers to the fender holes. Using the palm portion of the hand, secure the retainers to the fender holes. An light audible click will be heard when each retainer is secure to the fender panel.
2	Front Side Turn Signal Lamp Assembly Tip: Disconnect the electrical connector prior to removing the center molding assembly from the fender.

Callout

Component Name

Front Fender Center Molding Assembly

Procedure

Open the door on the side the front fender molding is being serviced from.
Working from inside the hinge pillar area, insert a small 8 mm socket on a ratchet over the plastic retainer clips to release the pressure.
Begin releasing the retainers at the bottom of the molding and work towards the top.
When the first lower retainer clip is released, insert a small plastic flat-bladed tool between the exterior body panel and the molding assembly to prevent the retainer from re-engaging back into the fender panel hole.
Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the lamp housing.
Connect the electrical harness lamp socket to the lamp housing.
Position the molding retainers to the fender holes.
Using the palm portion of the hand, secure the retainers to the fender holes.
An light audible click will be heard when each retainer is secure to the fender panel.

Front Side Turn Signal Lamp Assembly
Tip: Disconnect the electrical connector prior to removing the center molding assembly from the fender.