Rocker Panel Retaining Plate Replacement XTREME

Tools Required

J 34940 Rivet Gun

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the rocker molding.
3. Drill out the rivets using a ¼ inch drill bit.
4. Clean the anti-corrosion chemical using a suitable degreaser.

1. Apply rust inhibitor to the plate and body mating surfaces.
2. Install ¼ inch rivets using the J 34940 .
3. Install the rocker molding.
4. Lower the vehicle.

Rocker Panel Retaining Plate Replacement Blazer

Tools Required

J 34940 Rivet Gun

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front fender lower cladding.
3. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement .
4. Drill out the rivets using a ¼ inch drill bit.
5. Remove the retaining plate.

1. Apply rust inhibitor to the plate and the body mating surfaces Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair .
2. Install the retaining plate to the body with rivets using the J 34940 .
3. Install the lower rocker molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement
4. Install the front fender lower cladding.
5. Lower the vehicle.

Rocker Panel Retaining Plate Replacement Bravada, Envoy

Tools Required

J 34940 Rivet Gun

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement .
3. Drill out the 14 rivets.
4. Remove the retainer panel.

1. Apply rust inhibitor to the plate and the body mating surfaces.
2. Install the retaining plate to the body panel with 14 rivets using the J 34940 .

2.1.	Install the first rivet through the net hole marked A in the middle of the retainer.

2.2.	Install the second rivet in the upper fore-aft slot at the front of the retainer.

2.3.	Install the rivets in the remaining 8 upper fore-aft slots.

2.4.	Install the rivets in the 4 lower cross-car slots.

3. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement .
4. Lower the vehicle.