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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the door.
  2. Raise the vehicle to gain access to the lower rocker panel retaining clips.
  3. Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

  4. Apply making tape to protect the painted surfaces.

  5. Object Number: 1316825  Size: SH
  6. Remove the 2 rocker panel screws (1) from the rear of the rocker panel molding (3).
  7. Using a flat-bladed tool, disengage the clip (2).

  8. Object Number: 1316828  Size: SH
  9. Remove the 2 screws (1) attaching the front of the rocker panel molding (2) to the fender liner.
  10. Important: The retaining clips maybe damaged when removing from the underbody.


    Object Number: 1316829  Size: SH
  11. Lift up the rocker panel weather-strip (3) to gain access and remove the 5 retainers (4) attaching the rocker panel molding (1).
  12. Remove the 7 screws (2), from the retainers (7) under the rocker panel molding (1).
  13. Carefully remove the rocker panel molding (1) from the vehicle, unclipping the 3 retainers (6).
  14. Remove the 2 retaining nuts (5) from the fender, if necessary.

  15. Object Number: 1316832  Size: SH
  16. Remove the 7 rocker panel retainers (1) from the body, if necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1316832  Size: SH

    Important: Replace all damaged retaining clips before reinstalling the rocker panel.

  1. Position the 7 rocker panel retainers (1) to the locator holes in the rocker panel, if removed.
  2. Apply heavy hand pressure to secure fasteners in the rocker panel.


    Object Number: 1316829  Size: SH
  3. Install the 2 retaining nuts (5) to the fender, if removed.
  4. Position the rocker panel molding (1) to the 3 retainers (6).
  5. Install the rocker panel molding (1) to the vehicle.
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the 7 screws (2) to the retainers (7) under the rocker panel molding (1).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the 7 screws (2) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  9. Under the rocker panel molding weather-strip (3), install the 5 retainers (4) to the rocker panel molding (1).

  10. Object Number: 1316828  Size: SH
  11. Install the 2 screws (1) attaching the front of the rocker panel molding (2) to the fender liner.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 screws (1) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 1316825  Size: SH
  13. Engage the rear of the rocker panel molding (3) to the clip (2).
  14. Install the 2 screws (1) to the rear of the rocker panel molding (3).
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 screws (1) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  16. Remove the masking tape.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Inspect the door to rocker for alignment.
  19. Close the door.