Preliminary Procedures

Danger: Do not use a service jack in locations other than those specified to lift this vehicle. Lifting the vehicle with a jack in those other locations could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack and roll; this could cause injury or death.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Open both doors on the side the lower rocker moulding will be serviced.

1

Front Wheelhouse Rear Screw (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
2.5 N·m (22 lb in)

2

Rear Wheelhouse Front Screw (Qty: 2)

Tighten
2.5 N·m (22 lb in)

3

Rocker Panel Molding Retainer (Qty: 24)

Procedure

1. Begin with the six bottom retainers, using a trim-type release tool disengage the retainers from the rocker outer panel reinforcement.
2. Disengage one retainer from the hinge pillar lower reinforcement bracket.
3. Disengage two lower retainers from the bottom edge of the front wing.
4. Disengage the remainder of the retainers from the bodyside outer frame assembly.

4

Rocker Panel Moulding Assembly

Tip
Replace any damaged or broken retainers prior to installing the rocker panel moulding.