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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the screws from the front wheel opening molding.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Wheel Opening Molding Screws (Rendezvous)
    GM755150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the screws from the front corner of the fascia.
  3. Pull outward on the corner of the front fascia to access the front wheel opening molding retainer.
    Fig 2: Pulling Outward On Front Fascia (Rendezvous)
    GM851583Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. A thin, plastic flat-bladed tool may be used between the fender and molding to help release the retainers.

    Remove the front wheel opening molding from the fender.

    Fig 3: Front Wheel Opening Molding (Rendezvous)
    GM851585Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the wheel opening molding retainers from the molding, if necessary.
    Fig 4: Wheel Opening Molding Retainers (Rendezvous)
    GM851589Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.