Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Replacement

Fig 1: Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Apply two layers of masking tape around the top edge of the front fender wheel opening molding to prevent any paint surface damage.
1	Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Retainers (Qty 9)
2	Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Procedure Using a suitable flat bladed plastic tool release the locking tab on the bottom rearward end of the front fender wheel opening molding. Using a trim type release tool disengage the six retainers from the front fender and then the three retainers from the front bumper fascia. Pull the front fender wheel opening molding upward to slide the tab on the wheel opening molding out of the front fascia. After removing the masking tape, use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water and a clean towel to remove the left over adhesive residue from the tape.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Apply two layers of masking tape around the top edge of the front fender wheel opening molding to prevent any paint surface damage.

Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Retainers (Qty 9)

Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding

Procedure

Using a suitable flat bladed plastic tool release the locking tab on the bottom rearward end of the front fender wheel opening molding.
Using a trim type release tool disengage the six retainers from the front fender and then the three retainers from the front bumper fascia.
Pull the front fender wheel opening molding upward to slide the tab on the wheel opening molding out of the front fascia.
After removing the masking tape, use a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water and a clean towel to remove the left over adhesive residue from the tape.