Sill Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Rear Sill Panel

-- Remove the clips -2- on the rear sill panel -1- from the sill panel bracket using the Omega Clip Tool:T40280 .

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-- Guide the rear sill panel -1- out of the vehicle.

Front Sill Panel

-- Loosen the rear sill panel in the transition area to the front sill panel.

-- Release the front sill panel strip retaining tabs -1- from the B-pillar lower trim panel -2- using the Wedge Set:T10383 -arrow A-.

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-- Loosen the front sill panel -1- from the side sill and door seal molding using the Wedge Set:T10383 -B arrows-.

-- Guide out the seat belt.

-- Guide the sill panel out of the vehicle.