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Removal Procedure

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    NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  1. Apply protective tape to the front edge of the front door and the rear edge of the front bumper fascia.
  2. Remove the assist step, if applicable. Refer to Assist Step Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  3. Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement  .
  4. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada) in Exterior Trim.
    5. Fig 1: Removing Side Hood Bumpers
    GM742125Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the side hood bumper from the vehicle.
    6. Fig 2: Locating Fender Bolts
    GM750116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts that retain the fender to the vehicle.
  7. Remove the fender from the vehicle.
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Body Seal-To-Fender Bracket Clips
    GM750119Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If replacing the fender to body seal, release the clips (1) that retain the seal to the fender bracket (2).
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