Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the rear wheelhouse
panel liner attachments.
- Pull rear portion of liner away from the fender.
- Remove the rocker panel molding end retainer (3).
- Remove the rocker panel molding nuts (1) from the rocker panel
molding (2).
- Remove the rocker panel
molding lower push-in retainers (3) from the rocker panel molding (2).
- Remove the rocker panel molding bolts (1) from the rocker panel
molding (2).
- Remove the rocker panel molding (2) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the rocker panel
molding (2) to the vehicle.
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.
- Install the rocker panel molding bolts (1) to the rocker panel
molding (2).
Tighten
Tighten the rocker panel molding bolts (1) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
- Install the rocker panel molding lower push-in retainers (3) to
the rocker panel molding (2).
- Install the rocker panel
molding nuts (1) to the rocker panel molding (2).
Tighten
Tighten the rocker panel molding nuts (1) to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Install the rocker panel molding end retainer (3) to the rocker
panel molding (2).
- Install the rear wheelhouse panel liner attachments.
- Lower the vehicle.