Cladding, Body, Sill: Removal

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As a guide for installation, apply a length of masking tape on the body side, parallel to the top edge of the body side cladding.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING .
If desired, remove the front wheel.
Remove the fasteners (2) and remove the front fascia spat (1).

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NOTE:
Abarth shown in the illustration, all other models similar.
Remove the six fasteners (1) from the bottom edge of the sill cladding.

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Pull sill cladding from one end and beneath until all the cross car pins are disengaged and tape is detached form the body.

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If necessary use a plastic putty knife (1) or equivalent, along the top edge of the sill cladding to release the two sided tape.
NOTE:
- Abarth/Sport Turbo Cladding - There are eight clips (2) and two clips (3).
- BEV/Sport Sill Cladding - There are nine clips (2).
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Remove the sill cladding (2) and remove any clips that might be trapped in the holes (1) to avoid falling inside the sheet metal and creating any noises.
Discard the sill cladding.
Check sill and underbody for damage due to incorrect hoisting and repair as necessary.