Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- Remove the front fender lower cladding.
- Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL (XTREME) or MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL (BLAZER) or MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL (JIMMY) .
- Drill out the rivets using a inch drill bit.
- Remove the retaining plate.