Side Sill Trim Panel, Removing And Installing, RS 4: Installing

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

• The contact surface for the bracket must be flat in the body without any deformations. Repair if necessary.

-- Check the chafe protection -2- for damage.

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-- Insert the rear bracket -1- in the side sill trim panel cut-out -arrow-.

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

Installation Preparation for Reinstallation:

-- Remove adhesive residue from the trim panel.

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

-- Apply Plastic Primer : D 366 PR1 A1  on the plastic side of the adhesive surface and let dry until the solvent has completely evaporated.

-- Apply double-sided tape to the same location. Refer to Parts Information.

• Apply the adhesive tape within 60 minutes.

Continuation:

-- 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 Bonding Agent :D 355 205 A2  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 -1- at the same time place the cut-out -3- on the cut-out.

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

-- Press on the side sill trim panel until the bracket -4- engages audibly.

-- Press on the adhesion area using the Roller :T40400  .

• Resting time approximately 30 minutes at room temperature