Sill Panel Strip, Removing And Installing, Front Sill Panel: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing A-Pillar Gap Cover

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-- Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the gap cover -1- from the A-pillar trim and the sill trim -arrow-.

-- Remove the gap cover upward from the clips on the A-pillar.

Driver Side:

Fig 2: Removing Front Sill Panel Trim

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-- Remove the cable operating lever, removing and installing. Refer to Cable Coupling .

-- Remove the front sill panel trim screw -2-.

Procedure for Both Sides of Vehicle:

-- Unclip the front sill panel strip -1- from the sill panel beginning at the front using the Trim Removal Wedge 3409 -arrows-.

-- Pull the front sill panel trim toward the rear and out of the footrest/floor covering.

-- Disengage the front sill panel trim on the operating lever mount and remove it.