GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Saturn
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2007
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ION
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Body Repair
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Frame and Underbody
🢒 Rocker Panel Molding Replacement
Tools Required
J 38778
Door Trim Pad Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
For the coupe only, gently pull up on the rear door lower striker cover. Remove the cover.
Remove the plastic retaining fasteners along the bottom of the rocker panel molding.
Remove the plastic fastener from the front and rear wheelhouse liner to the rocker panel support.
Slide the rocker panel molding forward. Remove the molding from the rocker panel support.
For the Turner coupe only, use a 7.5 mm (9/64 in) drill bit to drill out the rivets.
Remove the rocker panel molding from the rocker panel extension.
Installation Procedure
For the Turner coupe only, install the rivets between the rocker panel molding and the extension panel.
Position the rocker panel molding to the vehicle.
Slide the rocker panel molding rearward to lock the molding into place.
Install the rocker panel plastic fasteners in the front and rear wheelhouse liners to the rocker panel molding.
Install the plastic retaining fasteners along the bottom of the rocker panel molding.
For the coupe only, install the rear door lower striker cover. Push on both ends of the cover until the cover locks into place.