Cladding Replacement - Rocker Panel Left

1. Remove the screws from the cladding.
2. Remove the retainers from the wheelhouse.
3. Remove the nut on the back of the cladding from the stud.
4. Remove the cladding from the retaining rail.



5. Remove the retaining rail screws.
6. Remove the retaining rail from the body.

1. Install the retaining rail to the body.

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.

2. Install the retaining rail screws.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining rail screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).




3. Install the cladding to the vehicle.
4. Install the nut on the back of the cladding to the stud.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

5. Install the screws into the cladding.

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

6. Install the retainers into the wheelhouse extension flange.

Cladding Replacement - Rocker Panel Right

1. Remove the screws retaining the front half of the cladding to the front wheelhouse.
2. Remove the push-in retainers from the front wheelhouse.
3. Remove the nut from the stud on the front half of the cladding.
4. Remove the push-in retainers that retain the front half of the cladding to the retaining rail.
5. Remove the cladding from the retaining rail.



6. Remove the screws retaining the rear half of the cladding to the rear wheelhouse.
7. Remove the push-in retainers that retain the rear half of the cladding to the retaining rail.



8. Remove the retaining rail screws.
9. Remove the retaining rail from the body.

1. Install the retaining rail to the body.

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.

2. Install the retaining rail screws.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining rail screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).




3. Install the rear half of the cladding to the retaining rail.
4. Install the push-in retainers that retain the cladding to the retaining rail.
5. Install the screws that retain the cladding to the rear wheelhouse.

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




6. Install the front half of the cladding to the retaining rail.
7. Install the push-in retainers that retain the front half of the cladding to the retaining rail.
8. Install the nut on the back of the cladding to the stud.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

9. Install the retainers into the front wheelhouse extension flange.
10. Install the screws retaining the front half of the cladding to the front wheelhouse.

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