Installing the door sill trim panel

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

Check retaining strips (1) for damage and, if necessary, replace them.

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Insert the door sill trim panel (1) with the help of a support person and position it correctly.
Engage the door sill trim panel (1) at the detents along the dotted line.

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Engage the door sill trim panel (1) at the detents (2).

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Mount the expanding rivets (1).

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Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Undershield
screw Plastic nut	Tightening torque Tightening torque	2.6 Nm 2.6 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SILL TRIM .
Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERSHIELD ON THE SIDES .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERSHIELD .