Sill Panel Trim, Removing And Installing, Standard

Fig 1: Identifying Stone Chip Protective Molding

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1. Stone Chip Protective Molding
   • Removing:

     -- Warm the adhesive areas using a hot air gun and remove the stone chip protective molding from the sidemember in stages.

     NOTE:

     The clips are removed from the retaining pins when the stone chip protective molding is pulled off and they must be replaced.

   • Installing:
     NOTE:

     The side member must be free of dirt and grease in the area with the adhesive strips.

     -- Bend the removal tabs on the protective film up so they can be reached when the stone chip protective molding is installed on the side member.

     -- Slide the stone chip protective molding onto the clips as far as the stop working from back to front.

     -- Note the order for removing the removal tab.

     -- Press the stone chip protective molding onto the side member in stages.

2. Clip
   • Quantity: 9
   • The installation direction for the clip is stamped on.
   • Slide the clips onto the pins according to the installation direction and engage them.
   • Align the clips lengthwise to the side member.
3. Pins

Removal Tab for Removing Sequence

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Tabs Sequence

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-- Remove the removal tab in the sequence -1-, -2-, -3- and -4-.

-- Press the stone chip protective molding onto the side member in stages.