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Sill Side Trim







Sill Side Trim

The sill side trim panel can only be removed and installed with the seat installed.

Removal and installation is the same on the driver and passenger seat.

Removing






Follow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

- Bring seat as far up as possible.

- Remove the backrest cover - 1 - on the trim - 2 -- arrow -.

- Remove expanding clip - 3 -, press clamping pin through to the inside.





- Open the clips - 1 -- arrow A -.

- Pull the trim - 2 - as far up from the retaining bracket - arrows B -, as the electrical wires allow.

- Disconnect the electrical connector - 3 - on the lumbar support adjustment switch - 2 -.





- Disconnect the electrical connectors - 4 - and - 5 - from the seat fore/aft, inclination, height and backrest adjustment switch housing - 1 -.

- Remove the sill side trim.

Installation


Follow the safety precautions for pyrotechnic components.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

- Make sure the sill side trim is engaged correctly on retaining bracket and lock clips are closed.

Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.