Rocker Panel Molding Replacement

Fig 1: Rocker Panel Molding

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove Front and Rear Side Door Lower Auxiliary Weatherstrip. Refer to Front and Rear Side Door Lower Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement
1	Front Wheelhouse Liner Screw CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
2	Rear Wheelhouse Liner Screw Tighten 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
3	Rocker Panel Molding Retainer (Qty: 22) Procedure Using a trim-type release tool, disengage the 8 retainers from the bottom side of the rocker panel molding and rocker outer panel reinforcement. Using a trim-type release tool, disengage the 14 retainers from the side of the rocker panel molding and frame.
4	Rocker Panel Molding Procedure Replace any damaged or broken retainers prior to installing the rocker panel molding.