BODY SIDE STEP MOLDINGÐYJ
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
The body side moldings are attached to the step
supports and to the body side panels (Fig. 20).
(1) It is necessary to loosen the fender flare retain-
ing screws (Fig. 18 and 19) before removing the lower
body and step moldings.
(2) Remove the retaining bolts and the lower body
molding from the support bracket and cowl side
panel (Fig. 20).
(3) Remove the retaining bolts/screws, the applique
and the side step molding from the cowl side panel/
rocker panel (Fig. 20).
(4) If necessary, remove the retaining bolt/screws
and the support bracket and side step support plat-
form from the cowl side panel/rocker panel (Fig. 21).
INSTALLATION
(1) If removed, install the support bracket and side
step support platform on the cowl side panel/rocker
panel. Install and tighten the support bracket retain-
ing bolt to 11 Nzm (96 in-lbs) torque. Install and
tighten the support platform retaining screws to 41
Nzm (30 ft-lbs) torque.
(2) Install the side step molding and applique on
the cowl side panel/rocker panel. Install and tighten
the molding retaining bolts to 11 Nzm (96 in-lbs)
torque. Install and tighten the applique retaining
screws to 41 Nzm (30 ft-lbs) torque.(3) Install the lower body molding on the support
bracket and cowl side panel with the retaining bolts.
Tighten the molding retaining bolts to 11 Nzm (96 in-
lbs) torque.
(4) Tighten the fender flare retaining screws to 11
Nzm (96 in-lbs) torque.
WHEELHOUSE SPLASH LINERSÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the liner attaching screws (Fig. 22).
(2) Remove the rivets that attach the liner to the
wheelhouse (Fig. 22).
(3) Remove the rivets that attach the liner rear
splash shield to the rear crossmember.
(4) Remove the liner from the wheelhouse.
(5) Remove the rivets that attach the rear splash
shield to the wheelhouse liner.
INSTALLATION
(1) Attach the rear splash shield to the wheelhouse
liner with rivets.
(2) Position the liner in the wheelhouse.
(3) Install the screws and rivets to attach the liner
to the wheelhouse.
(4) Install the rivets to attach the rear splash
shield to the crossmember.
FENDER SPLASH APRONSÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the splash apron attaching screws (Fig.
22).
(2) Remove the aprons from the fender well (Fig.
22).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the aprons in the fender well (Fig. 22).
(2) Install the screws to attach the splash aprons
to the fender well.
Fig. 20 Side Step Support Platform and Molding/
Applique
Fig. 21 Side Step Support Platform and Support
Bracket
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channel. Close the rear window curtain zippers and
attach the side snap-on retainers.
(16) Attach all the top cover snap-on retainers to
the upper side retainers located above both doors. As
necessary, slide the mating half of the snap-on re-
tainers so that they will align with the snap-on re-
tainers on the top cover. Tuck the edge of the top
cover inside the side retainer.
(17) Install the door windows by inserting the re-
tainers into the door grommets. Attach the snap-on
retainers located along the bottom edge of the win-
dow to the door retainer.
SPORT BARÐYJ
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect sound bar. Refer to Group 8F, Audio
Systems for removal and installation procedures.
(2) Remove the screws that attach the sport bar
base plates to the floor and wheelhouse panels (Fig.
1).
(3) Remove the retaining screws and bolts, and re-
move the side bars from the windshield frame and
the sport bar (Fig. 1 and 2).
(4) Carefully lift the sport bar upward and remove
it from the vehicle.
(5) If necessary, remove the pads and covers from
the sport bar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean the base plate contact surface areas on
the floor and wheelhouse panels.
(2) Apply epoxy chromate primer to the attaching
screw hole edges for protection against corrosion.
(3) Position the sport bar base plates on the floor
and wheelhouse panels with the screw holes aligned.
To prevent water seepage, apply 3M Drip-
Chek Sealant (or an equivalent product) to the
underside of all the screw heads before instal-
lation.(4) Apply sealant to the underside of each base
plate attaching screw head. Install and tighten the
screws to 42 Nzm (31 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Position the side bars at the windshield frame.
Tighten the screws to 32 Nzm (24 ft. lbs.) torque.and
at the sport bar. Install screws and bolts in the wind-
shield frame and the sport bar. Tighten the screws to
32 Nzm (53 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Position the side bars at the sport bar. Install
the bolts in the sport bar. Tighten the screws to 71
Nzm (53 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Install sound bar.
Fig. 20 Engaging Spreader Bar Lock
Fig. 1 Sport Bar
Fig. 2 Sport Bar-To-Side Bar Bolt
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