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For 1990-2009 cars only

Rocker Panel Molding Replacement Rocker Molding

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the doors.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  3. Object Number: 162826  Size: SH
  4. Push in on the center of each of the rocker molding lower retainers and then pull out.
  5. Slide the rocker molding forward to release from the retainers.
  6. Use a small flat-bladed tool to carefully unsnap the rocker moulding.
  7. Remove the rocker molding.
  8. Remove the rocker molding retainer from the weld stud. If a weld stud becomes damaged during the removal procedure. Refer to Weld Stud Replacement

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the rocker molding.
  2. Slide the rocker molding rearward on the retainers to lock in place.

  3. Object Number: 162826  Size: SH
  4. Install the rocker molding lower retainers.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
  6. Close the doors.