Rear Sill Panel Trim

Rear Sill Panel Trim

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Pry Lever (80 - 200)

• Removal and installation are same for right and left.

Removing

- Remove the rear seat. Refer to => [ Seat Frame ] Seat Frame.

- Remove the luggage compartment side trim. Refer to => [ Luggage Compartment Side Trim ] Luggage Compartment Side Trim.

With rear side airbag


• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

• Follow the additional safety precautions when working with the side airbag. Refer to=> [ Side Airbag Safety Precautions ] Side Airbag Safety Precautions.

• Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storage, Transporting and Disposal ] Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storage, Transporting and Disposal.

- Switch the ignition on.

- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on.
- Remove the bolt - 1 -.






- Carefully pry off the cap - 2 - with the "airbag" symbol with a screwdriver and remove the screw for the side airbag.

All vehicles






- Unclip the sill panel strip - 1 - from the sill panel beginning at the front using the (80 - 200) - arrow A -.

- Remove the rear sill trim - arrows B - downward and remove it from the seat belt guide - arrow C -.

- Open the flap - 2 - on the sill trim strip and disengage the seat belt webbing.

With rear side airbag







Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling them must discharge static electricity. For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

- Lift the sill trim just enough until it is possible to connect the bracket - 1 - to the sill trim connector.

- Open the bracket, remove the connector and disconnect it.

- Push connector lock - 3 - to stop - arrow -; this disconnects electrical connection - 2 - and - 4 - and it can be removed.

- Remove the rear sill trim strip.

Installation

With rear side airbag


• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

• Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting electrical connector), the person handling them must discharge static electricity. For example, by briefly touching the door striker pin.

• Make sure the connectors are installed all the way in and are secure.

All vehicles

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

• 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.

- Install the sill trim strip into the belt guide and press on it until the audibly latches into the clips.

- Fold over the rubber lip on the door seal.

With rear side airbag


Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on.

• If the airbag indicator lamp (K75) indicates a fault after installation, the DTC memory must be checked, deleted and checked again using the Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Rear Side Airbag Overview ] Rear Side Airbag Overview.