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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Cladding Replacement - Left Rocker Panel

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 701689 Size: SH
  1. Remove the screws from the cladding.
  2. Remove the retainers from the wheelhouse.
  3. Remove the nut on the back of the cladding from the stud.
  4. Remove the cladding from the retaining rail.

    5. Object Number: 701680 Size: SH
  5. Remove the retaining rail screws.
  6. Remove the retaining rail from the body.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 701680 Size: SH
  1. Install the retaining rail to the body.

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

  2. Install the retaining rail screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining rail screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 701689 Size: SH
  3. Install the cladding to the vehicle.
  4. Install the nut on the back of the cladding to the stud.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  5. Install the screws into the cladding.

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

  6. Install the retainers into the wheelhouse extension flange.