Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Rocker Panel Molding
Removal
1. |
Lift and support vehicle. |
2. |
Remove front and rear tire on side
rocker molding is being serviced. |
3. |
Open both front and rear doors on same
side in order to assist in rocker panel removal. |
4. |
Remove wheelhouse panel screw (1),
Fig. 1. |
5. |
Using J 38778 door trim pad clip remover
or equivalent, release five lower retainers (2) first from rocker
panel. |
6. |
Release nine upper retainers (2) second,
from body side outer panel. |
7. |
Replace any broken retainers as required. |
8. |
Remove rocker panel molding (3). |
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Installation
1. |
Position rocker panel molding to vehicle,
aligning lower row of retainers to body openings. |
2. |
Push upward and ensure all five lower
row retainers (2), Fig. 1, are fully seated. |
3. |
Ensure nine upper row retainers (2)
align with holes in rocker panel, press inward to fully seat. Inspect
panel to verify tight fit against rocker panel. |
4. |
Install wheelhouse panel screws (1).
Torque to 13 inch lbs. |
5. |
Close both front and rear doors. |
6. |
Install front and rear tires. |
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Fig. 1 Rocker panel molding
Removal
1.
Release push-pins (1) from wheel liner
using a flat-bladed tool, Fig. 1.
2.
Remove rear wheel liner nuts (2).
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Removal
Note: A new sunroof module
assembly does not include sunroof window or sunshade as components. You
must install old sunroof window and sunshade to new sunroof module assembly.
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See also:
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. Before Leaving on a Long Trip
To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having
it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Things to check on your own include:
- Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full?
Windows clean — inside and outside?
- Wiper Blades: In good shape?
- Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: ...
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual
Chevrolet Cobalt Service Manual