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Trim, Sill Side







Trim, Sill Side

Removal and installation can be performed with the front seat installed.

Removing






- Bring seat as far up as possible.

- Remove the expanding rivet - 2 - from the sill side trim - 1 -.

- Open the clip - 3 -.






- Unclip trim - 1 - on retaining bracket - 2 -.

- Disengage trim in seat/backrest stop area.

Ensure bracket - 4 - is not damaged when removing trim.

- Release the catch - arrow - on the storage compartment - 2 - and remove the sill side trim - 1 - upward.






- Pull the sill side trim slightly forward off the bracket and remove it upward.

- Pull the trim as far up from the retaining bracket as the electrical wires allow.

- Disconnect the connectors:






1. Seat adjustment control head assembly, driver seat adjustment control head (E470) / front passenger seat adjustment control head (E471)

2. Lumbar support adjustment switch (E176) / (E177)


- Free up electrical wire on the bracket - 3 -.

- Remove sill side trim.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

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

Make sure the side member trim is engaged correctly on the retaining bracket and the lock clip is closed.

Make sure that the wires are as close as possible to the connectors.