Installing the illuminated sill trim on the rear door sill
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RISK OF DAMAGE
Bending of plastic components .
Application of too much force can lead to bending of plastic components .
Bending of plastic components .
Application of too much force can lead to bending of plastic components .
- Place special tool directly beside the mounting clip.
- Continue un-clipping the part without using the tool if possible.
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Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Version A:
Check the detents (2) for damage, if necessary replace the illuminated sill trim (1).
Mount the illuminated sill trim (1) and connect and lock the connector while doing so.
Position the illuminated sill trim (1) and lock on the detentes (2).
- Version B:
Check the detents (2) for damage, if necessary replace the illuminated sill trim (1).
Mount the illuminated sill trim (1) and connect and lock the connector while doing so.
Position the illuminated sill trim (1) and lock on the detentes (2).