Rocker Panel Molding Replacement Production Molding

1. Remove the plastic push-in retainers from the bottom of the rocker panel molding.
2. Disengage the plastic clips to remove the rocker panel molding.
3. Remove the rocker panel molding.
4. Remove the plastic clips from the rocker panel molding.

Important: Apply the molding in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come into contact with the sticky backing. Foreign material may cause improper adhesion.

1. Clean the area where the molding will be installed.

Use a lint-free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to clean the area.

2. Dry the area thoroughly.

Important: Clean and prep the backside of the rocker panel molding, using 3M Automotive Adhesive Promoter P/N 06396 prior to the installation of the adhesive backing rubber trim seal.

3. With the rocker panel molding at room temperature, install the adhesive backing rubber trim seal to the rocker panel molding.



4. Install new plastic clips to the rocker panel molding.
5. Line up the rocker panel molding to the plastic clip holes on the rocker panel and push firmly until the rocker panel molding snaps in.
6. Install the rocker panel molding push in retainers to the under side of the rocker panel molding.

Rocker Panel Molding Replacement Accessory Molding

1. Remove the plastic push-in retainer from the front of the rocker panel accessory molding.



2. Remove the screw from the rear of the rocker panel accessory molding.
3. Remove the lower push-in retainers from the bottom of the rocker panel accessory molding.
4. Remove the rocker panel accessory molding and the 2-way adhesive tape. Refer to Exterior Trim Molding/Nameplate Replacement .

1. Apply two way adhesive tape to the rocker panel accessory molding. Refer to Exterior Trim Molding/Nameplate Replacement .
2. Peel back 25 mm (1 in) of the 2-way tape liner from each end.
3. Install rocker panel accessory molding to vehicle and fasten with the lower push-in retainers.
4. Remove the 2-way tape liner, starting from the rear of the vehicle and press down working from the rear to get good adhesion.



5. Install the screw to the rear of the rocker panel accessory molding.



6. Install the plastic push-in retainer to the front of the rocker panel accessory molding.