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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1645 (EXTERIOR TRIM SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT FENDER CENTER MOLDING REPLACEMENT
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2

Front Fender Center Molding Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Front Fender Center Molding Replacement
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Fig 1: Front Side Turn Signal Lamp
GM1872835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
1 Front Fender Center Molding Assembly

Procedure

  1. Open the door on the side the front fender molding is being serviced from.
  2. Working from inside the hinge pillar area, insert a small 8 mm socket on a ratchet over the plastic retainer clips to release the pressure.
  3. Begin releasing the retainers at the bottom of the molding and work towards the top.
  4. When the first lower retainer clip is released, insert a small plastic flat-bladed tool between the exterior body panel and the molding assembly to prevent the retainer from re-engaging back into the fender panel hole.
  5. Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the lamp housing.
  6. Connect the electrical harness lamp socket to the lamp housing.
  7. Position the molding retainers to the fender holes.
  8. Using the palm portion of the hand, secure the retainers to the fender holes.
  9. An light audible click will be heard when each retainer is secure to the fender panel.
2 Front Side Turn Signal Lamp Assembly
Tip:  Disconnect the electrical connector prior to removing the center molding assembly from the fender.
RENDER: 1.0x

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