Rocker Panel Molding Replacement for Pontiac GTO 2006

1. Open the door.
2. Raise the vehicle to gain access to the lower rocker panel retaining clips.

Notice: Use a plastic, flat-bladed tool to prevent paint damage when removing an emblem/name plate.

3. Apply making tape to protect the painted surfaces.



4. Remove the 2 rocker panel screws (1) from the rear of the rocker panel molding (3).
5. Using a flat-bladed tool, disengage the clip (2).



6. Remove the 2 screws (1) attaching the front of the rocker panel molding (2) to the fender liner.

Important: The retaining clips maybe damaged when removing from the underbody.




7. Lift up the rocker panel weather-strip (3) to gain access and remove the 5 retainers (4) attaching the rocker panel molding (1).
8. Remove the 7 screws (2), from the retainers (7) under the rocker panel molding (1).
9. Carefully remove the rocker panel molding (1) from the vehicle, unclipping the 3 retainers (6).
10. Remove the 2 retaining nuts (5) from the fender, if necessary.



11. Remove the 7 rocker panel retainers (1) from the body, if necessary.

Important: Replace all damaged retaining clips before reinstalling the rocker panel.

1. Position the 7 rocker panel retainers (1) to the locator holes in the rocker panel, if removed.

Apply heavy hand pressure to secure fasteners in the rocker panel.




2. Install the 2 retaining nuts (5) to the fender, if removed.
3. Position the rocker panel molding (1) to the 3 retainers (6).
4. Install the rocker panel molding (1) to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Install the 7 screws (2) to the retainers (7) under the rocker panel molding (1).

Tighten
Tighten the 7 screws (2) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

6. Under the rocker panel molding weather-strip (3), install the 5 retainers (4) to the rocker panel molding (1).



7. Install the 2 screws (1) attaching the front of the rocker panel molding (2) to the fender liner.

Tighten
Tighten the 2 screws (1) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).




8. Engage the rear of the rocker panel molding (3) to the clip (2).
9. Install the 2 screws (1) to the rear of the rocker panel molding (3).

Tighten
Tighten the 2 screws (1) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

10. Remove the masking tape.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Inspect the door to rocker for alignment.
13. Close the door.