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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2005 🢒 9-7x 🢒 Body 🢒 Frame and Underbody 🢒 Rocker Panel Molding Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 831925 Size: SH
  1. Use a flat-bladed tool to remove door sill plates from top of rocker molding.

    2. Object Number: 831929 Size: SH
  2. Remove screw (1) from front of rocker panel molding.
  3. Release the push-in retainers (2) from the lower rocker panel molding using a trim removal tool.
  4. Remove upper push in retainer (3).

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

  5. Remove the rocker panel molding from the rocker panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 831925 Size: SH
  1. Position rocker molding to the holes in the rocker panel.
  2. Install door sill plates on top of rocker molding, ensuring that the retaining tabs are thoroughly engaged.

    3. Object Number: 831931 Size: SH
  3. Install upper push-in retainer (1), pressing into place until fully seated.
  4. Install the push-in retainers (3) in the bottom of the rocker molding.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the rocker molding screw (2) to the rocker molding.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 6 N·m (53 lb in).