Special Tools

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

1. Remove the front rocker molding scuff plate. Refer to Front Rocker Molding Scuff Plate Replacement.
2. Remove the rear rocker molding scuff plate. Refer to Rear Rocker Molding Scuff Plate Replacement.
3. Remove the assist step.



4. Remove the rocker panel molding bolts located at each end of the rocker panel molding.
5. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the 7 push-pins that retain the bottom of the rocker panel molding to the body.
6. Remove the rocker panel molding from the vehicle.

1. Position the rocker panel molding to the body.
2. Install the 7 push-pins that retain the bottom of the rocker panel molding to the body.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the rocker panel molding bolts located at each end of the rocker panel molding.

Tighten
Tighten the rocker panel molding bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

4. Install the assist step.
5. Install the front rocker molding scuff plate. Refer to Front Rocker Molding Scuff Plate Replacement.
6. Install the rear rocker molding scuff plate. Refer to Rear Rocker Molding Scuff Plate Replacement.