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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2008GRAND PRIX BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 9 (EXTERIOR TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSROCKER PANEL MOLDING REPLACEMENT (BASE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Installation Procedure

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Rocker Panel Molding
    GM826353Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the rocker panel molding to the vehicle.
  2. Push the molding toward the vehicle with sufficient pressure to engage the retaining clips into the body.
  3. Install the push-pins to the underside of the vehicle.
  4. Install the rear wheel flare. Refer to Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (SUT)  or Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (SUV)  or Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (WS2, BVX) .
  5. Install the front wheel flare. Refer to Front Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Base)  or Front Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (WS2, BVX, Lower)  or Front Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (WS2, BVX, Upper) .
  6. Close the doors.
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