For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

#### Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

1. Open the doors.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove one screw from the front of the rocker panel molding.
4. Using J 38778 , remove the lower rocker molding retainers from the rocker panel molding.
5. Slide the rocker molding forward in order to release the molding from the rear rocker corner molding.
6. Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to carefully unsnap the rocker molding from the retainers.
7. Remove the rocker molding.
8. Remove the rocker molding retainer from the weld stud. If a weld stud becomes damaged during the removal procedure, refer to Weld Stud Replacement .

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the rocker molding by sliding the rocker molding into the corner rocker molding.
2. Snap the rocker molding onto the retainers and lock into place.
3. Install the rocker molding lower retainers.

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.

4. Install the front rocker molding screw.

Tighten
Tighten the front rocker molding screw until fully seated but not stripped.

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Close the doors.