Overview - Front Sill Panel Strip

Fig 1: Front Sill Panel Strip Exploded View

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Clip
- Replace any damaged or deformed clips
- install inside the body
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the Omega Clip Tool :T40280 . To install, insert into the gap cover.
A-Pillar Gap Cover
- Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT SILL PANEL STRIP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Clip in the upper A-pillar trim and the front sill panel
- Stretch the door seal lip over
Operating Lever
- Hood release cable
- Driver side only
- Removing and installing. Refer to OVERVIEW - OPERATING LEVER, COVER .
- Push off the bracket mount and secure with clip.
Expanding Clip
- Driver side only
Front Sill Panel Strip
- Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT SILL PANEL STRIP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Press on until it engages audibly
- Stretch the door seal lip over
Clip
- Quantity: 3
- Insert in the sill panel strip
- Remove the clips left in the mounting points of the body and use for installation in the sill panel strip
- Remove any remaining clips in the body mounting points using the Omega Clip Tool :T40280 . To install, insert into the sill panel strip.
- Replace damaged or deformed clips