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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover


    Object Number: 183254  Size: SH
  1. Remove the screws from front edge of rocker molding at the fender.
  2. Remove the push-in retainers from the bottom of rocker molding from the rocker panel using J 38778 .
  3. Open the doors to access push-in retainers.
  4. Remove the push-in retainers from the top inside edge of rocker molding at the sill area using J 38778 .
  5. Remove the rocker molding from the rocker panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 183254  Size: SH
  1. Position the rocker panel molding to the rocker panel.
  2. Insert push-in retainers on rocker molding into slots on rocker molding in sill area.
  3. Insert push-in retainers on rocker molding into slots on rocker molding to bottom of rocker panel.
  4. Install the screws to the front edge of the rocker molding at fender.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the rocker molding to fender screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).