Side Sill Trim Panel, Removing And Installing, RS3: Removing
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-- Open the doors.
-- Loosen the front wheel housing liner at the rear and press it to the side. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .
-- Carefully warm the adhesive -3- using the Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower:VAS1978/14A .
-- Using the Trim Removal Wedge:3409 , loosen the side sill trim panel -4- at the front and back from the retainers -2-.
-- Using the Trim Removal Wedge:3409 loosen the lower side sill trim panel from the retainers -arrows-.
-- Remove the side sill trim panel from the mount -1- and put on a soft surface.