Installing the side sill trim panel

• If applicable, replace the faulty screws and associated fixture (1).
• Check the latch mechanisms of the mountings (1) and the side sill trim panel for damage, replace if necessary.

  The latch mechanisms of the mountings (1) must not be damaged or missing.

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• Install the side sill trim panel (1) and clip in along dotted line.
• Clip in the side sill trim panel (1) at the clip (2).

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• Mount the expanding rivets (1).
• Mount the clip (2).
• Tighten down screw (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Undershield, side
  Hexagon screw	tightening torque	2.6 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DOOR .