Front Sill Panel Trim
Front Sill Panel Trim
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Trim removal wedge (3409)
Removing
- Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to => [ Instrument Panel Side Cover ] Instrument Panel Side Cover.
- Remove the A-pillar gap cover. Refer to => [ A-pillar Gap Cover ] A-Pillar Gap Cover.
- Remove the B-pillar lower trim. Refer to => [ Lower B-pillar Trim ] Lower B-Pillar Trim.
Driver side:
- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to => [ Instrument Panel Cover - Driver Side ] Instrument Panel Cover - Driver Side.
- Remove hood release cable operating lever. Refer to => [ Hood Release Cable Operating Lever ] Hood Release Cable Operating Lever.
- Remove the front sill panel trim screw - 1 -.
Procedure for both sides of vehicle:
- Unclip the front sill panel strip - 2 - from the sill panel beginning at the front using the trim removal wedge (3409) - arrows -.
- Remove the front sill panel strip.
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Driver side:
- Engage the front sill panel trim on the operating lever mount and push it into the foot compartment.
Passenger side:
- Slide the front sill panel trim guide into the carpet.
Procedure for both sides of vehicle:
- Clip the front sill panel trim onto the sill panel and stretch the door seal lip.
Information for installation: for example tightening specifications, replacing body parts, refer to => [ Front Sill Panel Trim Assembly Overview ] Front Sill Panel Trim Assembly Overview.