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Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement SUT

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1467107  Size: SH
  1. Remove the screws (1) from the wheelhouse opening flare (2).
  2. Remove the lower rocker panel retainers (3) securing the front lower edge of the rear flare to the body.
  3. Remove the wheelhouse flare (2) from the wheelhouse opening.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1453833  Size: SH
  1. Position the wheelhouse flare (7) to the wheelhouse opening (3).
  2. Loosely install the screws.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install and secure the lower front rocker panel retainers.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement WS2, BVX

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 826367  Size: SH
  1. Remove the retaining screws from the wheel flare.
  2. Remove the push-pin retainer from the rocker protection molding.
  3. Remove the wheel flare from the vehicle.
  4. Use a alcohol pad in order to remove old adhesive tape residue from the fender flange.
  5. Wipe the area where the flare is to be installed with a clean dry towel prior to the wheel opening flare installation.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 826367  Size: SH
  1. Align the flare screw holes with the u-nuts on the fender flange.
  2. Start all of the screws by hand and finger tighten only, at this time.
  3. Release the adhesive tape backing from the wheel opening flare adhesive tape.
  4. Apply hand pressure to the wheel opening flare and wet-out the adhesive tape to the body.
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Secure the retaining screws to the wheel opening flare.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.8 N·m (16 lb in).

  8. Insert the push pin at the bottom side of the wheel opening flare in order to secure the wheel opening flare to the lower rocker molding.
  9. Check and ensure of the alignment of the wheel opening flare to the body at the rear.

Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement SUV

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 826367  Size: SH
  1. Remove the retaining screws from the wheel flare.
  2. Remove the push-pin retainer from the rocker protection molding.
  3. Remove the wheel flare from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 826367  Size: SH
  1. Position the wheel flare to the vehicle.
  2. Install the push-pin retainer to the rocker protection molding.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the retaining screws to the wheel flare.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (26 lb in).