General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing sill panel moulding, 4-door model

~1min read
Note Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Wedges -T10383
Wedges -T10383

Removing

  • Remove rear bench seat → Chapter.
  • Remove spreader clip -1-.
  • Release locking lugs of sill panel moulding -2- from lower B-pillar trim -3--arrow A- using wedge -T10383-.
Removing and installing sill panel moulding, 4-door model
  • Release sill panel moulding -1- from side member and beading of door seal -arrows- using wedge -T10383-.
  • At the same time, pull off sill panel moulding -1- slightly towards front.
  • Open cover for belt guide and thread out seat belt.
  • Remove sill panel moulding.

Installing

Note
  • Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
  • Remove any retaining clips left in body mountings using removal tool -T40280- and fit them in sill panel moulding for installation.
  • Following installation, ensure that the sill panel moulding is positioned in the door seal beading.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Removing and installing sill panel moulding, 4-door model

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