Assembly Instructions: Installing

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Side Sill Trim Panel

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-- Follow the assembly instructions. Refer to Assembly Instructions .

-- Remove the adhesive residue and clean the adhesive surface.

-- Adhere to the flash-off time of 30 minutes.

-- All grommets -8-, clips -4-, and expanding rivets -8- must be checked for damage and replaced if necessary.

-- Guide the side sill trim panel -1- with the clips -2 and 6- into the grommets -10- and press on firmly.

-- Remove the protective film -4- from the adhesive tape -3-.

-- Press the side sill trim panel in the adhesive tape area -3- firmly against the side sill.

-- Tighten the bolts -7-.