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).