Rocker Panel Molding Replacement Impala

1. Remove the screws from the front and rear of the rocker molding.

Important: The upper retainer clips will break upon removal and must be replaced.




2. Remove the top edge of the rocker molding by pulling off.



3. Release the retainers from the lower rocker molding using a small flat-bladed tool inserted between the rocker molding and the retainer.

Important: The rocker molding retainers will remain in the rocker panel.




4. Remove the rocker molding from the rocker panel.
5. Remove the rocker molding retainers by turning 90 degrees and pulling out.

1. Install new retainers to the upper edge of the rocker molding.
2. Position the rocker molding to the holes in the rocker panel.
3. Install the rocker molding starting from the front of the vehicle, pushing in the upper retainers into the rocker panel.

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 screws to the front and rear of the rocker panel molding.

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




5. Install the retainers to the lower rocker molding, pressing into place until fully seated.

Rocker Panel Molding Replacement Monte Carlo

1. Remove the screws from the front and rear of the rocker molding.
2. Drill out the plastic rivit from the front of the rocker panel molding.

Important: The upper retainer clips will break upon removal and must be replaced.

3. Remove the top edge of the rocker molding by pulling off.



4. Release the retainers from the lower rocker molding using a small flat-bladed tool inserted between the rocker molding and the retainer.

Important: The rocker molding retainers will remain in the rocker panel.




5. Remove the rocker molding from the rocker panel.
6. Remove the rocker molding retainers by turning 90 degrees and pulling out.

1. Install new retainers to the upper edge of the rocker molding.
2. Position the rocker molding to the holes in the rocker panel.
3. Install the rocker molding starting from the front of the vehicle, pushing in the upper retainers into the rocker panel.

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 screws to the front and rear of the rocker panel molding.

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

5. Install the plastic rivit to the front rocker panel molding using a new plastic rivit.