Rear Wheel Opening Molding Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Preliminary Procedure
- Open the rear side door.
- Remove the rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
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Rear Wheel Opening Molding Retainer (Qty: 8) |
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Rear Wheel Opening Molding Procedure
- Apply two layers of masking tape around the edge of the rear wheel opening molding to prevent any paint surface damage.
- Using a trim type release tool, working from the inside fender flange area, disengage the six retainers from the body side outer panel and then the two retainers from the rear bumper fascia.
- Pull the rear wheel opening molding upward to slide the tab on the wheel opening molding out of the rear fascia.
- Replace the rear wheel opening molding retainers as needed.
- Using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water and a clean towel, remove the left over adhesive residue from the masking tape.
NOTE:
After removing the molding it is mandatory to wax the retainer holes outside and from the inner wheel house to help prevent corrosion.
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