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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Lumina 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Rocker Panel Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

  1. Remove the sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the rocker panel molding to front fender bolts (5).
  3. Remove the rocker panel molding to front fender nut (6).

    4. Object Number: 293123 Size: MH
  4. Use the J 38778 to remove the rocker panel molding to rear quarter panel push--in retainers (2).

    5. Important: Do not break off the integral molding clips when you remove the molding from the body.

  5. Unsnap and remove the rocker panel molding to body clips (7).
  6. Remove the rocker panel molding from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the rocker panel molding to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 293123 Size: MH
  2. Install the rocker panel molding to rear quarter panel clips (7).
  3. Push the rear of the rocker panel molding (1) forward in order to ensure a flush fit with the quarter panel flange at the wheel opening.
  4. Install the rocker panel molding by snapping the tabs into the door slots.
  5. Install the rocker panel molding stud to the front fender.
  6. Push the front of the rocker panel molding rearward in order to ensure a flush fit with the fender flange at the wheel opening.

    7. 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.

  7. Install the rocker panel to front fender nut (6).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  8. Install the rocker panel molding to front fender bolts (5).

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  9. Install the rocker panel molding to rear quarter push--in retainers.
  10. Install the sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.