Removal Procedure

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Apply two layers of masking tape to the painted surface around the top edge of the air inlet grille panel extensions (1) to prevent paint damage.

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Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal Retainer (1) - Remove

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{If equipped} Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove

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Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

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Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

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Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

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Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

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Front Wheelhouse Liner (1) - Remove

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Front Fender Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove

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Using the appropriate tool, release the foam insulation on the front compartment side rail baffle (1) from the fender.

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Front Bumper Fascia (2) - Remove - Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with WTX) , or Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with RC1)

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Front Bumper Fascia Guide Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

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Assist Step Bolt (1) @ Rocker Panel - Loosen [3x]

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Assist Step Bolt (1) @ Rocker Panel - Remove [6x]

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Slide the assist step (1), out from under the loosened bolts, and remove.

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Rocker Panel Molding Bolt (1) - Remove

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Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

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Using an appropriate trim tool, release the lower rocker panel molding retainers and pull the rocker panel molding (1) away from the body side outer panel.

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Remove the front rocker panel (1) from the rear rocker panel

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Headlamp Bolt (1) - Remove

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Front Fender Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

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Front Fender (1) - Remove