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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front wheel liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  2. Remove the bolts from the corner of the front fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Aztek) or Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper - Upper (Rendezvous) in Bumpers.
  3. Remove the screws from the front wheel opening molding.
    Fig 1: View Of Front Wheel Opening Molding Screws (Aztek)
    GM618031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pull the corner of the front fascia outward to access the front retainer on the wheel opening molding.
  5. Use a thin, plastic flat-bladed tool between the fender and the molding to help release the retainers.

    Remove the molding from the fender.

    Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Opening Molding (Aztek)
    GM621008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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