Side Sill Trim Panel, Removing And Installing, A4 ALLROAD: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

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

-- Remove the adhesive residue from the body.

-- Clean the painted side of the adhesive surface with Cleaning Solution and let it dry.

-- Apply Activator -item 1- on the painted adhesive surface -2- using the Applicator -item 3- and allow it to dry for 10 minutes.

Fig 1: Applying Bonding Agent To Adhesive Surface On Paint Side Using Applicator

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• If the Activator dries longer than two hours, then it must be primed again.

-- Fold back the end of the protective film, or attach a pulling aid to the protective film.

-- Position the side sill trim panel -4- using the centering pins -1-.

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-- Engage the upper edge of the side sill trim panel -4- onto the securing strip -2-.

-- Engage the lower edge of the side sill trim panel -4- onto the securing strip -2-.

-- Remove the protective film on the pulling aids from the adhesive tape -3-.

-- Press on the entire length of the side sill trim panel.

• Resting time approximately 30 minutes at room temperature