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Sill Panel Trim







Sill Panel Trim

The vehicle must reach room temperature before installing bonded moldings or trim.

All adhesion surfaces must be free of dust and grease.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Roller (3356)

Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

Hot Air Blower (VAS 1978/14A)

Adhesive Strip Remover (VAS 6349)

Cleaning solution (D 009 401 04)

Removing






- Carefully warm the sill panel strip - 1 - with the (VAS 1978/14A).

- Carefully pry off the sill panel - 2 - using the (3409) - arrow -.

Installation






- Use (VAS 6349) to remove any remaining adhesive.

- Clean the adhesive surfaces with cleaning solution (D 009 401 04).

- Remove the protective film from the adhesive tape - 2 -.

- Position the sill panel - 3 - on the sill - 1 - and push the clips into the mounts - arrows -.

- Press the sill panel to the sill using the (3356).

Resting time approximately 4 hours at room temperature