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Rocker Panel Molding Replacement Sedan, GT, GTP

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the front and rear doors.
  2. Raise the vehicle to gain access to the lower rocker molding retaining clips.

    3. Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

  3. Apply making tape to protect the painted surfaces.
  4. Remove the rocker molding sealing weatherstrip.

    5. Object Number: 891002 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rocker molding to fender screw (1) and quarter panel screw (2).

    6. Object Number: 141863 Size: SH

    Important: The rocker molding retaining clips (2) maybe damaged when removing from the underbody and must be replaced.

  6. Use a flat-bladed tool (3), to aid in the removal of the rocker molding retaining clips (2) from the underside of the rocker molding.

    7. Object Number: 891045 Size: SH
  7. Use a flat-bladed tool to aid in the removal of the rocker molding clips (3), working the tool by hand between the rocker panel and the rocker molding top edge until it releases.

    8. Object Number: 141861 Size: SH

    Important: The inner rocker molding clips are located along the upper inside edge of the rocker molding.

  8. Remove the rocker molding by sliding it rearward until it releases from the retainer clips.
  9. Pull the top edge of the rocker molding (2) away from the rocker panel (1) by sliding it rearward until it disengages from the inner retaining clips (3).
  10. Remove the rocker molding from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 891045 Size: SH

    Important: Replace all the damaged retaining clips (3, 4) before reinstall the rocker molding.

  1. Position the rocker molding retaining clips (3) to the locator holes in the rocker panel.
  2. Apply heavy hand pressure to secure the fasteners in the rocker panel.
  3. Install the lower rocker molding retaining clips.

    4. 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.


    Object Number: 891002 Size: SH
  4. Install the rocker molding to fender screw (1) and quarter panel screw (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the rocker molding to fender screw (1) and quarter panel screws (2) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the rocker molding sealing weatherstrip to doors.
  6. Remove the masking tape.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Inspect the doors to rocker molding for alignment.
  9. Close the front and rear doors.

Rocker Panel Molding Replacement GXP


Object Number: 1687225 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Open both side doors on the side the lower rocker molding is being replaced.
  2. Release one retainer each at the forward end of the front rocker and one retainer at the rear end of the rear rocker panel molding.
  3. Release the lower retainers securing the front and rear lower rocker panel molding to the rocker panel.
  4. Release the 2 upper retainers at the front end of the forward rocker panel molding flange at the fender.
  5. Release the upper inside retainers from the top edge of both front and rear rocker panels.
  6. Remove both front and rear rocker panel moldings from the vehicle.
  7. Release the retainers securing the weatherstrip to both front and rear rocker panel moldings.
  8. Separate the rear rocker panel molding from the front by disengaging the inside retainer tabs on the rear rocker panel molding.

1

Front and Rear Wheelhouse Retainer (Qty: 2)

2

Front Rocker Panel Molding Lower Retainers (Qty: 3)

3

Rear Rocker Panel Molding Lower Retainers (Qty: 2)

4

Front Rocker Panel Molding Flange Retainers (Qty: 2)

5

Front Rocker Panel Molding Upper Retainers (Qty: 5)

6

Rear Rocker Panel Molding Upper Retainers (Qty: 3)

7

Front Rocker Panel Lower Molding

8

Rear Rocker Panel Lower Molding

Tip
Assemble the rear rocker panel molding to the front rocker panel molding prior to installing the rocker panel molding to the vehicle.

9

Weatherstrip Retainers (Qty: 14)

10

Rocker Panel Molding Weatherstrip

Tip
Secure the weatherstrip to both sections of the lower rocker panel molding after the 2 halves have been assembled.