Rocker Panel Rear Molding Replacement (Acadia)

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Fig 1: Rocker Panel Rear Molding (Acadia)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Open rear side door. Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Reposition the front and rear side door lower weatherstrip. Refer to Front or Rear Side Door Lower Weatherstrip Replacement . Remove the rear side door lower rear auxiliary sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Lower Rear Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .
1	Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
2	Rocker Panel Rear Molding Procedure Using a trim-type release tool start from the top of the molding and release the 4 retainers.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Open rear side door.
Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Reposition the front and rear side door lower weatherstrip. Refer to Front or Rear Side Door Lower Weatherstrip Replacement .
Remove the rear side door lower rear auxiliary sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Lower Rear Auxiliary Sealing Strip Replacement .

Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Bolt (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Rocker Panel Rear Molding
Procedure
Using a trim-type release tool start from the top of the molding and release the 4 retainers.