Sill Panel Molding Overview

Fig 1: Identifying Sill Panel Molding Assembly Overview

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1. Bolt
   • 2 Nm
2. Front Cover
3. Bolt
   • 2 Nm
4. Expanding Rivet
5. Sill Panel Molding
   • Removing:

     -- Remove the front and rear covers.

     -- Remove the screws -7- and remove the sill panel molding with a second technician.

   • Installing:

     -- The sill panel molding must be aligned using a level when the vehicle is standing on all four wheels and then attached with the screws.

     -- Install the front and rear covers.

6. Spacer Sleeve
   • Depending on the vehicle equipment level.
7. Bolt
   • 20 Nm
8. Spring Nut
9. Rear Cover

Replacing the Sill Panel Molding Insert

Fig 2: Identifying Sill Panel Molding Assembly Overview

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1. Insert
   NOTE:

   Warm the insert with a hot air gun to make it easier to remove it.

   • Removal cannot be done without destroying.
   • Remove any remaining adhesive before installing.
   • Peel off the protective film from the tape.
2. Sill Panel Molding
   • It is not necessary to remove the sill panel molding in order to remove and install the inserts.
3. Double Sided Adhesive Tape
4. Adhesive Locations
   NOTE:

   If a special adhesive is supplied wit the Original replacement part, then the inserts must be glued at the locations shown.