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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Rocker Panel Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the screws (5) from the front fender and rear quarter panel.
  3. Remove the nut (6) from the front fender.

    4. Object Number: 293123 Size: MH
  4. Remove the retainers (2) from the bottom of the rocker panel molding (1).

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

  5. Unsnap the clips (7) and removing the tabs (3) and the stud from the body.

    6. Remove the rocker panel molding.

Installation Procedure

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

    6. 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.

  6. Install and tighten the nuts (6) to the front fender.
  7. Install the screw to the front fender at the wheel well.

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

  8. Install the screw to the bottom of the front fender.

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

  9. Install the screws to the rear quarter panel at the wheel well.

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

  10. Install the retainers (2) to the bottom of the rocker panel molding.
  11. Install the sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.