For 1990-2009 cars

#### Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the fender splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
2. Use the J 38778 in order to remove the push-in retainer at the rear of the rocker molding.
3. Pull the rocker molding down at the lower edge in order to release from the lower retainer.
4. Lift up in order to release the rocker molding from the upper retainer.
5. Remove the rocker molding from the rocker molding.
6. Remove the nut from the rear rocker molding retainer.
7. Remove the rear rocker molding retainer from the rocker panel.
8. Use a small screw in order to fasten to the center of the remainder of the molding retainer plugs.
9. Use small pliers in order to pull on the screw to pull out the plug in the molding retainers.
10. Remove the molding retainers from the rocker panel.

### Installation Procedure

1. Align the rear rocker molding retainer to the stud on the rocker panel.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the nut to the rear rocker molding retainer.

Tighten
Tighten the rear rocker molding retainer nut to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

3. Align and snap the plugs into the remainder of the rocker molding retainers in the rocker panel.
4. Align the rocker molding to the rocker molding retainers.
5. Position the rear of the rocker molding flush to the wheelhouse opening.
6. Tuck the upper flange of the rocker molding over the retainers.
7. Roll the rocker molding inboard inserting the rocker molding into the retainers.
8. Install the push-in retainer at the rear of the rocker molding.
9. Install the fender splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.