Side Sill Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing
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-- Remove the bracket for the side sill trim panel. Refer to SIDE SILL TRIM PANEL BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the expanding rivet -1-.
-- Carefully warm the side sill trim panel in the area of the rear wheel housing with the : VAG1416 .
-- Carefully loosen the bonding -6- and remove the rear side sill trim panel at the same time.
-- Loosen the clips -4 and 5- with the : T40233 .
-- Open the doors.
-- With a second technician, side the sill trim panel -3- forward -arrow- approximately 20 mm and remove it.
- Unclip the clips -2- for the side sill trim panel.
-- Remove the side sill trim panel and lay it on a soft surface.
-- Release the retainers -arrows- and remove clip -1-.