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Sill Panel Trim, Removing And Installing: Overview

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NOTE:

The sill panel strip is secured to the side member using adhesive strips.

It is not possible to remove without destroying.

Fig 1: Identifying Inner Door Seal
GWWA66-10321Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Inner Door Seal
  2. Rear Sill Panel Strip
    • Removing:

      -- Heat the sill panel strip using a hot air gun and pull the molding upward and off.

    • Installing:

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

      -- Warm the area where the adhesive will be applied to approximately 40 °C (104 °F) with a hot air blower.

      -- Remove protective film from adhesive tape.

      -- Insert the sill panel strip with the centering pins in the side member and press it on firmly in stages from front to back.

  3. Front Sill Panel Strip
    • Removal and installation same as with rear sill panel strip.
  4. Adhesive Tape
    • Pull off protective foil before installing.