Sill Panel Trim, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and Note The Following: 

• The vehicle and the trim must be at room temperature.
• The adhesive surfaces must be free of dirt and grease.

Installation Preparation For Reinstallation: 

-- Remove the adhesive residue from the trim.

-- Clean the plastic side of the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04  and let dry.

-- Apply Plastic Primer: D 366 PR1 A1  on the plastic side of the adhesive surface and let dry until the solvent has completely evaporated.

-- Apply double-sided tape to the same location. Refer to Parts Information.

• Apply the adhesive tape within 60 minutes.

Continuation: 

-- Remove adhesive residue from the body.

-- Clean the painted side of the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution:D 009 401 04  and let dry.

-- Apply Bonding Agent:D 355 205 A2  -1- on the painted side of the adhesive surface -2- using the Applicator:D 009 500 25  -3- and let it dry for ten minutes.

• If the Bonding Agent:D 355 205 A2  dries longer than two hours, then it must be primed again.

-- Remove the protective film from the adhesive tape -1 and 3-.

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-- Position the sill panel trim -2- over the pins on the side sill -arrows-.

-- Push the sill panel trim onto the side sill using the :3356  .

• Vehicle Resting Time Is At Least 30 Minutes At Room Temperature.

Further Installation Is The Reverse Order Of Removal.