Rear Wheel Opening Molding Replacement

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Fig 1: Rear Wheel Opening Molding

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Rear Wheel Opening Molding Retainer (Qty: 6)
2	Rear Wheel Opening Molding Procedure Apply two layers of masking tape around the top edge of the rear wheel opening molding to prevent any paint surface damage. Using a suitable flat bladed plastic tool, release the retainers from around the rear bumper fascia and the rear fender. Pull upward to release the molding from the rear bumper fascia. Using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water and a clean towel, remove the left over adhesive residue from the masking tape.

Callout

Component Name

Rear Wheel Opening Molding Retainer (Qty: 6)

Rear Wheel Opening Molding

Procedure

Apply two layers of masking tape around the top edge of the rear wheel opening molding to prevent any paint surface damage.
Using a suitable flat bladed plastic tool, release the retainers from around the rear bumper fascia and the rear fender.
Pull upward to release the molding from the rear bumper fascia.
Using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water and a clean towel, remove the left over adhesive residue from the masking tape.