Molding, Front Wheel Opening: Removal

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Fender

1. Release the front wheel opening molding (1b) push pins (1a), using the tool (special tool #C-4829A, Remover, Trim), or equivalent.
2. Carefully release the retainers (2a) from the molding (1b) of the front wheel opening, with the suitable tool; then release the adhesive strip (1c) all around the upper profile of the molding (1b).
3. If the retainers (2a) are damaged during removal, replace them.
4. Cautiously release the end (3a) from the retainer (3b) of the front fascia molding (3c).
5. Remove the molding (lb) releasing it from the wheel opening molding (4a).
   NOTE:

   The front wheel opening molding cannot be recovered after removal, as its adhesive strip gets damaged.

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Fascia

1. Remove the front wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL .
2. Proceeding with caution, release the first two retainers (1a) from the molding (1b) of the front wheel arch, also detaching the length of adhesive strip (1c) using a (special tool #C-4829A, Remover, Trim) or equivalent.

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3. Remove the bottom screw (1a) of the molding (1b).

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4. Working from the wheel arch, remove the screws (1a) of the molding (1b).
5. Remove the molding (1b) releasing the inner retainers.