Sill Panel Strip, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the B-pillar trim. Refer to B-PILLAR TRIM OVERVIEW .

-- Unclip wheel housing trim -1- from the C-pillar.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Sill Panel

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NOTE:

Wheel housing liner -1- only needs to be removed from C-pillar and not removed completely in order to remove sill panel -4-.

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

Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

-- Remove sill panel -4- screws. Refer to -Item 2- SILL PANEL STRIP OVERVIEW.

-- Remove the sill panel from the mounts in the sill.