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Rocker Panel Molding Replacement Sedan/Wagon

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 864454  Size: SH
  1. Remove the plastic fasteners along the top and bottom of the rocker panel molding.
  2. Remove the plastic fasteners from the rear wheelhouse liner to rocker panel molding.
  3. Remove the plastic fasteners from the front wheelhouse liner to rocker panel molding.
  4. Rotate the rocker panel molding out and down to remove.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the rocker panel molding to the body.
  2. Install the plastic fasteners along the top and bottom of the rocker panel molding.
  3. Install the plastic fasteners from the rear wheelhouse liner to rocker panel molding.
  4. Install the plastic fasteners from the front wheelhouse liner to rocker panel molding.

Rocker Panel Molding Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 868057  Size: SH
  1. If the left rocker panel cover needs to be removed, open the doors and remove the lower striker cover by pulling gently on the top center of striker cover between the posts of the striker.

  2. Object Number: 867041  Size: SH
  3. Remove the pushpin fasteners in the rocker panel cover.
  4. Slide the rocker cover panel towards the front of the vehicle, disengaging the cover panel from the rocker cover panel support and the front fender.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the rocker cover panel tabs into the slots in the front fender and the rocker cover panel support.
  2. Slide the rocker cover panel rearward, locking the panel into place.
  3. Install the pushpin fasteners.

  4. Object Number: 859197  Size: SH
  5. If the left rocker panel cover needs to be installed, install the lower striker cover by pushing on both ends of the cover until the cover is locked into place.