Quarter Panel Upper Rear Molding Replacement

Fig 1: Quarter Panel Upper Rear Molding & Mounting Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Place folding top halfway closed position to access nuts. Remove the high mount stop lamp. Refer to High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement (Coupe) , High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement (ZL1) , High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement (Convertible) .
1	Quarter Panel Upper Rear Molding Screws (Qty: 8) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . NOTE: Remove the center retainer that holds the two molding down. Tighten 5 N.m (44 lb in)
2	Quarter Panel Upper Rear Molding Nut (Qty: 12) Procedure Push the folding top quarter outer drain panel down with one hand to expose the nuts. TIP: Each side of the quarter panel upper rear molding has six (6) nuts located under the inside edge. Tighten 8 N.m (71 lb in)
3	Quarter Panel Upper Rear Molding TIP: Water test the rear end of the vehicle to ensure no water leaks are present.