Cladding Replacement - Wheel Opening Front (Z-71 Tahoe)

1. Remove the eight screws from the wheel opening.
2. Grasping the wheel flare with 2 hands by the attachment flange and beginning at the lower end begin to pull it free of the body.
3. In most cases especially if the flare was recently applied the flare will pull free leaving the minimum of tape residue. If acrylic foam residue is left on the painted body use a 3M Scotchbrite molding adhesive and strip removal disc (3M part 07501) or the equivalent. Follow the instructions and be sure not to exceed 4500 RPM spindle speed. The rotating disc will remove all the tape residue from the body without damaging the paintwork.

Important: Apply in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come in contact with the sticky backing. This could cause improper adhesion.

1. Clean the area where the molding or the emblem will be mounted.

Use a suitable solvent, such as a mixture of 50 percent alcohol and 50 percent water in order to clean the areas.

2. Dry the areas thoroughly.
3. The area should be at room temperature. (70-75°)



4. Install a new wheel flare, locating first the molded in locator followed by the eight screws.
5. Remove the red tape liner by pulling on the 2 tape tabs provided. Pull steadily and as close as possible to the direction of the tape strip to avoid tearing the red tape liner before the tape liner is fully removed. If the tape liner should tear before the tape liner is fully removed grasp the second tape tab provided and pull from the other direction.
6. Finally, wet-out the adhesive tape by using a hand-held hard rubber roller. A pressure of about 30 lb is required which can easily be developed by using bodyweight to lean against the roller.

Cladding Replacement - Wheel Opening Rear (Z-71Tahoe)

1. Remove the six screws from the wheel opening and the three screws from the rear of the rear door.
2. Grasping the wheel flare with 2 hands by the attachment flange and beginning at the lower end begin to pull it free of the body.
3. In most cases especially if the flare was recently applied the flare will pull free leaving the minimum of tape residue. If acrylic foam residue is left on the painted body use a 3M Scotchbrite molding adhesive and strip removal disc (3M part 07501) or the equivalent. Follow the instructions and be sure not to exceed 4500 RPM spindle speed. The rotating disc will remove all the tape residue from the body without damaging the paintwork.

Important: Apply in an environment that is free from dust or other dirt that could come in contact with the sticky backing. This could cause improper adhesion.

1. Clean the area where the molding or the emblem will be mounted.

Use a suitable solvent, such as a mixture of 50 percent alcohol and 50 percent water in order to clean the areas.

2. Dry the areas thoroughly.
3. The area should be at room temperature, 21.1-23.8° C (70-75° F).



4. Install a new wheel flare, locating first the molded in locator followed by the six screws.
5. Install the rear of door flare as an assembly by screwing the three screws thru the door.
6. Remove the red tape liner by pulling on the 2 tape tabs provided. Pull steadily and as close as possible to the direction of the tape strip to avoid tearing the red tape liner before the tape liner is fully removed. If the tape liner should tear before the tape liner is fully removed grasp the second tape tab provided and pull from the other direction.
7. Finally, wet-out the adhesive tape by using a hand-held hard rubber roller. A pressure of about 30 lb is required which can easily be developed by using bodyweight to lean against the roller.