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). |
|
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. |
|
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. Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the
tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice
can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain
begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads c ...
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