FRONT SILL PANEL TRIM
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Scheme 96
- Trim removal wedge 3409
- Removal tool T40280 is needed to remove the clips in the body.
Removing
Scheme 97
Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER .
Remove the A-pillar gap cover. Refer to A-PILLAR GAP COVER .
Driver side
Remove the cable operating lever. Refer to CABLE OPERATING LEVER .
Remove the front sill panel trim screw -2-.
Procedure for both sides of vehicle
Unclip the front sill panel strip -1- from the sill panel beginning at the front using the trim removal wedge 3409 -arrows-.
Pull the front sill panel trim toward the rear and out of the footrest/floor covering.
Disengage the front sill panel trim on the operating lever mount and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
Note. If the sill panel trim clamps remain in the body mounting points, remove them and insert them in the trim. Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.
Driver side
Engine the front sill panel trim to the operating lever mount and push it into the footrest.
Front passenger side
Slide the front sill panel trim guide into the carpet.
Procedure for both sides of vehicle
Mount the front sill panel trim onto the sill panel and cover the rubber lip with the door seal.