Sill Panel Trim, Removing And Installing, Standard

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NOTE:

The stone chip protective molding is also secured to the side member using adhesive strips.

It is not possible to remove without destroying.

The clips are destroyed when removing the stone chip protective molding and must be replaced.

Fig 1: Identifying Stone Chip Protective Molding

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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.
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.
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.