Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Left side shown in illustration, right side similar.

Remove the front and rear rocker panel molding screws.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Rocker Panel Molding Screw
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If equipped, remove the running board. For additional information, refer to RUNNING BOARD .

NOTE: When removing the rocker panel molding, use a wedge-type tool to assist in the removal. Start at one end and proceed to the opposite end.

NOTE: The rocker panel molding retainer clips are one-time use only. New clips must be used during installation.

Fig 2: Locating Rocker Panel Molding Pin-Type Retainers

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Remove the 6 rocker panel molding pin-type retainers.
Remove the rocker panel molding.

Fig 3: Locating Rocker Panel Molding
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.