Rocker Panel Molding: Removal

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REMOVE NO. 2 REAR FLOOR HOUSING SHIELD
1. Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
2. Remove the screw and No. 2 rear floor housing shield.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying No. 2 Rear Floor Housing Shield Screw And Clips
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REMOVE ROCKER PANEL MOLDING ASSEMBLY
1. Put protective tape around the rocker panel molding assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Putting Protective Tape Around Rocker Panel Molding Assembly
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2. Remove the 4 screws and clip
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Clip
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3. Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Clips
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4. Remove the 2 screws
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Screws
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5. Disengage the 16 clips and remove the rocker panel molding assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Rocker Panel Molding Assembly Clips
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