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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2006 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Body 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 829043 Size: SH
  1. Disengage the plastic retainers (3) from the quarter panel flare (2).
  2. Remove the quarter panel flare (2) from the quarter panel (1).
  3. Remove the plastic retainers (3) from the quarter panel flare (2).

Installation Procedure

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

  1. Clean the area where the molding will be installed.

    2. Use a lint-free cloth and Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and water to clean the area.

  2. Dry the area thoroughly.

    3. Important: Clean and prep the backside of the quarter panel flare, using 3M Automotive Adhesive Promoter P/N 06396 prior to the installation of the adhesive backing rubber trim seal.

  3. With the quarter panel flare at room temperature, install the adhesive backing rubber trim seal to the quarter panel flare.

    4. Object Number: 829043 Size: SH
  4. Install the plastic retainers (3) to the quarter panel flare (2).
  5. Install the quarter panel flare (2) to the quarter panel (1).