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Body and Paint

Rocker Panel Molding Removal and Installation

In this manual: Body and Paint
Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
19steps
~114min
4/5difficulty
Done 0 of 19

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

putty knife
Adhesive tape

Removal

  1. If equipped.
    Remove the push pin retainer and rocker panel molding end cap.
  2. Clean the area and remove all residue.
  3. Apply wide roll masking tape over the front and rear sill molding.
    Use common service equipment: adhesive tape
  4. Apply 3M Prep Solvent or equivalent (locally sourced) between the rocker panel and the sheet metal. Wait approximately 1 minute for the solvent to soften the tape.
  5. Cut the adhesive tape and urethane structural adhesive using a rocking motion with a putty knife and hammer or equivalent.
    Use common service equipment: putty knife
  6. Remove the push-type retainers.
  7. Slide the rocker panel molding forward to release it from the clips. Remove the clips from the vehicle.
  8. Remove residual structural adhesive and tape using a 3M Roloc bristle disc or equivalent (locally sourced).
  9. Apply corrosion protection using Motorcraft PM-13-A or equivalent to a thickness of 2 mil. After the first coat dries, apply a second coat to a thickness of 2 mil.
    Refer to: Corrosion Prevention (501-25 Body Repair General Information, General Procedures).
    1. Wipe the dried corrosion protection area with a synthetic sponge or equivalent.
    1. Clean the area with isopropyl alcohol.

Installation

  1. Clean the specified areas of the sill molding with isopropyl alcohol.
  2. Rub the specified areas with a synthetic sponge or equivalent for a minimum of 20 passes, until the area is light tan/white in color.
  3. Clean the specified areas of the sill molding with isopropyl alcohol.
  4. Spray Lord Fusor 602 EZ primer or equivalent (locally sourced) onto the specified areas.
  5. Apply Lord Fusor 153 urethane structural adhesive or equivalent (locally sourced) as specified.
  6. Engage the 9 lower clips, starting at the rear, while holding the ends of the rocker panel molding above the sheet metal until the bottom of the rocker sits flush.
  7. Remove the adhesive tape strip(s) and press the ends of the sill panel to bond the rocker panel to the vehicle sheet metal.
  8. Apply sealer.
  9. Install the rocker panel molding end caps and the push-type retainer.

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