Installing the door sill trim panel

• Check retaining clip (1) for damage and, if necessary, replace it.
• Check the retaining lugs of the side trim panel in areas (2) for damage and, if necessary, replace them.

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• Position door sill trim panel (1).
• Clip the door sill trim panel into the detents in areas (3).
• Position and clip door sill trim panel (1) into clamps (2).

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• Secure expanding rivet (1).

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• Tighten screws (1) and nuts (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Undershield, side
  Hexagon screw	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
  Plastic nut	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SILL TRIM .