Cladding Replacement Rocker Panel - Front

Cladding Replacement Rocker Panel - Front

Tools Required

J 36796 Clip Zip Clip Removal Tool


Removal Procedure

1. Open the door.
2. Remove the door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Door Sill Plate Replacement) in Interior Trim.




3. Remove the rocker panel door sill retainers using the J 36796 .
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
5. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
6. Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.




7. Remove the rocker panel fasteners.
8. Slide the panel outward to remove from clip.




9. Pull downward to release the lower rocker panel retainers.
10. Remove the rocker panel from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the front rocker panel onto the vehicle by sliding into clip.
2. Push upward to seat the rocker panel retainers.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the rocker panel fasteners.

Tighten the rocker panel fasteners to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

4. Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front (Service and Repair) in Body Front End.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.




7. Install the rocker panel door retainers.
8. Install the door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Door Sill Plate Replacement) in Interior Trim.
9. Close the door.