Side Sill Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Installing

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

-- Check the chafe protection -1- for damage.

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-- Insert the rear bracket -3- in the side sill trim panel cut-out -2-. 

• 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:D 009 401 04  and let dry.

-- Fold back the end of the protective film, or attach a pulling aid -3- to the protective film.

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-- Position the side sill trim panel -4- while placing the centering pin -1- on the recess.

-- Remove the protective film at the pulling aids from the adhesive tape -2-.

-- Press on the side sill trim panel until the bracket -5- engages audibly.

-- Push on the adhesion area with the Roller:T40400  .

• Resting time approximately 30 minutes at room temperature