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.
- Inner Door Seal
- 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.
- Removing:
- Front Sill Panel Strip
- Removal and installation same as with rear sill panel strip.
- Adhesive Tape
- Pull off protective foil before installing.