Detaching The Wheel Housing Trim From The C-Pillar

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Trim Removal Wedge3409

Detaching the Wheel Housing Trim from the C-Pillar, Not Removing

-- Fold the second row backrest forward.

-- Pull wheel housing trim -1- out of mounts in body with Trim Removal Wedge3409.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Sill Panel

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NOTE:

If clamps -2- remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim.

Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

Note installation location of supporting piece -3-, it must be in front area under sill panel strip -4-.

Attaching the Wheel Housing Trim to the C-Pillar

Fig 2: Wheel Housing Trim With Mounts -1- In Luggage Compartment Side Trim -2-.

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-- Insert the wheel housing trim with mounts -1- in luggage compartment side trim -2-.

-- Clip the wheel housing trim with clamps -3- to the C-pillar while inserting the tab -arrow A- in the recess -arrow B- of the C-pillar trim.

-- Draw door seal lip -4- over wheel housing liner.