Monte Carlo V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2004)
Rear Fender Liner: Service and Repair
Wheelhouse Liner Panel Replacement - Rear
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear tires and wheels.
3. Remove the rocker panel to rear wheelhouse liner screw.
4. Remove the quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner screws.
5. Remove the lower quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner screw.
6. Using J 38778 remove the lower quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner push-in retainer.
7. Remove the rear wheelhouse liner to rear wheelhouse palnuts.
8. Remove the rear wheelhouse liner from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Align the rear wheelhouse liner to the rear wheelhouse.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the rear wheelhouse liner to rear wheelhouse palnuts.
Tighten the rear wheelhouse liner to rear wheelhouse palnuts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
3. Install the lower quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner push-in retainer.
4. Install the lower quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner screw.
Tighten the lower quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
5. Install the quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner screws.
Tighten the quarter panel to rear wheelhouse liner screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
6. Install the rocker panel to rear wheelhouse liner screw.
