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Removal [06/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE SIDE MUDGUARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2020 - ] 

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL FRONT HOUSE PLATE LH 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2020 - ]

  3. REMOVE QUARTER PANEL WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH 

    Refer to REMOVAL [06/2020 - ]

  4. REMOVE BODY ROCKER PANEL MOULDING ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Put protective tape around the body rocker panel moulding assembly LH.
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      Protective Tape - -
    2. Remove the 2 screws.
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    3. Remove the 2 clips labeled A.
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      *a Clip A *b Clip B
      Insert Screwdriver Here Insert Direction
      Rotation Direction Remove in this Direction
      Protective Tape - -
    4. Remove the 8 clips labeled B.
      1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the claw as shown in the illustration.
      2. Using needle-nose pliers, detach the claw to remove the clip B as shown in the illustration
    5. Detach the clip and remove the body rocker panel moulding assembly LH in the order shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Rocker Panel Moulding Clip Removal Sequence
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      Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction
    6. Using a clip remover, remove the grommet.
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      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for both grommets.