Rocker Panel Front Molding Replacement (Traverse)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Outlook, 2009 GMC Acadia, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2009 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Traverse)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front wheelhouse rear liner in order to access the upper front rocker panel molding screw. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Rear Liner Replacement (Traverse) or Front Wheelhouse Rear Liner Replacement (Outlook) . Open both side doors in order to remove the rocker panel front molding assembly. Disengage the last rear front and rear side door weatherstrip clip from the rear rocker molding.
1	Rocker Panel Finish Panel Screw (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 1.5 N.m (13 lb in)
2	Lower W-clip (Qty: 6) Tip: Use a suitable retainer release tool to disengage the w-clips from the lower rocker panel
3	Upper W-clip (Qty: 12)
4	Fender W-clip (Qty2)
5	Rocker Panel Front Molding Tip: Release the front rocker panel molding from the forward edge of the rear rocker molding.