Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

1. Open the doors.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the rocker panel molding screw from the front of the rocker panel molding.



4. Remove the lower rocker panel molding retainers from the rocker panel molding using the J 38778 .
5. Slide the rocker molding forward to release the molding from the rear rocker corner molding.
6. Use a small flat-bladed tool to release the rocker molding from the retainers.
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 .

1. Install the rocker molding by sliding the rocker molding into the corner rocker molding.
2. Press the rocker molding to engage the retainers.
3. Install the rocker molding lower retainers.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the front rocker panel molding screw to the rocker panel molding.

Tighten
Tighten the front rocker panel molding screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Close the doors.