Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel
REMOVAL PROCEDUREMolding Replacement - Rocker Panel: Removal Procedure:
1. Open the front and rear doors.
2. Remove the screw retaining the front of the rocker panel molding in the front wheel well.
3. Use a flat-bladed tool gently separate the rear of the rocker panel molding from the vehicle.
4. Pull the top edge of the rocker panel molding (2) away from the rocker panel (1) to disengage the retainers.
5. Remove the rocker panel molding (2) from the vehicle.
6. Clean the old adhesive from the vehicle and the rocker panel molding (if reusing) with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or equivalent.
Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel: Removal Procedure:
7. Using a flat-bladed tool, press the release tab (3) on the lower retainer (2).
8. Remove the lower retainers (2) from the rocker panel (1).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel: Installation Procedure:
1. Install the lower retainers (2) on the rocker panel molding (1).
2. Install the rocker panel molding (1) to the vehicle.
3. If the molding is being reused, apply new adhesive tape to the molding.
4. Press the upper retainers (3) into the rocker panel.
5. Press the lower retainers (2) into the rocker panel.
6. To assure proper wetout of the adhesive by applying heavy hand pressure against the rear of the rocker panel molding.
7. Close the front and rear doors.