Front Wheel Opening Flare Moldings: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Wheel Opening Flare Molding

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - CLIPS

2 - WHEEL LINER/FASCIA RIVET

3 - WHEEL OPENING FLARE MOLDING

4 - RIVETS (4)

Remove the four rivets (4) connecting the flare to the splash shield. See Fig 1.
Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, separate the upper clips (1) attaching the molding (3) to the fender.
Remove the flare molding (3).