Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Replacement Aztek

1. Remove the front wheel liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
2. Remove the bolts from the corner of the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.



3. Remove the screws from the front wheel opening molding.
4. Pull the corner of the front fascia outward to access the wheel opening molding front retainer.



5. A thin, plastic flat-bladed tool may be used between the fender and the molding to help release the retainers.

Remove the front wheel opening molding from the fender.

1. Position the front wheel opening molding to the fender.
2. Align the push-in retainers to the holes in the fender.
3. Press the front wheel opening molding to the fender until all of the retainers are fully seated.




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.

4. Install the front wheel opening molding screws to the front wheel opening molding.

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

5. Install the bolts to the corner of the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
6. Install the front wheel liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.

Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Replacement Rendezvous

1. Remove the screws from the front wheel opening molding.



2. Remove the screws from the front corner of the fascia.
3. Pull outward on the corner of the front fascia to access the front wheel opening molding retainer.



4. A thin, plastic flat-bladed tool may be used between the fender and molding to help release the retainers.

Remove the front wheel opening molding from the fender.




5. Remove the wheel opening molding retainers from the molding, if necessary.

1. Install the wheel opening molding retainers to the molding, if removed.



2. Position the front wheel opening molding to the fender.
3. Align the push-in retainers to the holes in the fender.
4. Press the front wheel opening molding to the fender until all of the retainers are fully seated.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




5. Install the front wheel opening molding screws to the front wheel opening molding.

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




6. Press the corner of the front fascia to the fender to seat the retainer.
7. Install the screws to the corner of the front fascia.

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