Hummer H3. Manual — part 1224

FRONT WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT (BASE)

Fig. 6: Wheel Opening Flare Replacement - Front
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Front Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Base)

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2. Use a J 25070 or equivalent to remove the old nameplate. Clean all the

adhesive residue from the fender, wipe the surface dry with a clean
lint-free towel prior to installing new nameplate.

3. Ensure full adhesion is made once the nameplate has been installed.

Tip: Clean and dry thoroughly where the emblem will be installed.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the front wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement

(Front) or Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (Rear) .

2. Disconnect the front side marker lamp electrical connector from the marker lens

housing.

Pencil Brace Bolt (Qty: 2)

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FRONT WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT (WITH BRM AND RHD)

Fig. 7: View Of Front Wheel Opening Flare (With BRM & RHD)
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Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Lower Fender Flare Retainer (Qty: 2)

3

Front Wheel Housing Opening Flare Retainer (Qty: 11)

Procedure

1. Pull the flare away from the vehicle slightly, use small needle nose

pliers to depress the tabs on the retainers.

2. Pull front flare outward at the rear then rearward to release from

under the edge of the front grille.

3. Transfer the front marker lamp lens housing to the new front flare.

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Front Wheel Housing Opening Flare Assembly

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Front Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (with BRM and RHD)

REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE REPLACEMENT (BASE REAR DOOR)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. The component part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The

vehicle should remain at 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow the
adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.

2. Clean the old adhesive tape from the flare and wipe the surface with a clean, dry lint-

free towel prior to installing the front flare.

3. When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch the

tape with the hands and do not allow the tape to come in contact with dirt or any
foreign matter prior to adhesion.

4. Remove either the LF or RF front wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel

Replacement (Front) or Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (Rear) .

NOTE:

Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Notice .

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RH Front Flare Retainer (Qty: 6)
Tip:

1. Disengage the bottom retainers.

2. Using a plastic flat-bladed tool, release the adhesive tape from the flare.

3. Pull the flare outward in order to release the outer flare retainers.

2

RH Front Flare Assembly (LH Similar)

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RH Front Flare Retainer (Qty: 6)

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Double Sided Adhesive Tape
Tip: Remove the adhesive tape backing only after the flare assembly is secured
to the vehicle. Completely wet-out the entire outer periphery of the flare.

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Fig. 8: Wheel Opening Flare Replacement - Rear (Door Side)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Rear Wheel Opening Flare Replacement (Base Rear Door)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

1. Open either the RR or LR door in order to access the rear side door flare attachment

screws and retainers.

2. Close the door prior to removing the flare assembly from the door.

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Rear Side Door Flare Screw (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Push Pin Retainer (Qty: 3)

3

Wheelhouse Molding Retainer (Qty: 5)
Tip: Carefully pull straight outward on the flare to release the retainers from
the door.

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Rear Side Door Flare Assembly

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