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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 369122  Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear wheelhouse panel liner attachments.
  4. Pull rear portion of liner away from the fender.
  5. Remove the rocker panel molding end retainer (3).
  6. Remove the rocker panel molding nuts (1) from the rocker panel molding (2).

  7. Object Number: 369120  Size: SH
  8. Remove the rocker panel molding lower push-in retainers (3) from the rocker panel molding (2).
  9. Remove the rocker panel molding bolts (1) from the rocker panel molding (2).
  10. Remove the rocker panel molding (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 369120  Size: SH
  1. Position the rocker panel molding (2) to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the rocker panel molding bolts (1) to the rocker panel molding (2).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rocker panel molding bolts (1) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the rocker panel molding lower push-in retainers (3) to the rocker panel molding (2).

  6. Object Number: 369122  Size: SH
  7. Install the rocker panel molding nuts (1) to the rocker panel molding (2).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the rocker panel molding nuts (1) to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  9. Install the rocker panel molding end retainer (3) to the rocker panel molding (2).
  10. Install the rear wheelhouse panel liner attachments.
  11. Lower the vehicle.