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 Service & Repair Manual. Engine Leak Inspection
A visual inspection must always
be performed to confirm the presence of aftermarket components, potential
collision damage, or areas of concern.
Before moving the vehicle inspect
underneath for signs of oil on the ground to aid in identifying the leaks
location.
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