Sill Panel Trim
Sill Panel Trim
Repair Information
• Heat the sill panel trim with a hot air blower (V.A.G 1416).
• If installing the sill panel trim for the first time on a commercial vehicle or a newly painted surface, follow the procedure described in => Paint repair information; =>Paint Repairs; =>Paint Finish; =>Decorative Molding and Films.
• If removing the sill panel trim, only use the adhesive remover (D 002 000 10) to remove the adhesive residue.
• Remove any adhesive residue left by the tape using adhesive remover (VAS 6349).
• Make sure the adhesive surfaces are free of dust and grease.
• Install the sill panel trim immediately after cleaning.
• Only remove the protective film right before assembly.
• Temperature approx. 70°F (21°C).
• The sill panel trim cannot be removed without damaging it.
• Depending on the R-Line and Exclusive model versions.
• The sill panel trim cannot be removed without damaging it.
• The assembly procedure describes the left sill panel trim. The procedure for the right sill panel trim is the same.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Hot air gun (V.A.G 1416)
Removing
- Heat the sill panel trim - 1 - with the hot air blower (V.A.G 1416) and remove it from the sill panel.
Installation
Follow the installation instructions.
- Remove the protective film - 2 - for the new sill panel trim - 1 -.
- Bond the sill panel trim - 1 - to the sill panel according to - dimension a -.
The distance from the sill panel trim - 1 - to the sill panel strip - 3 - = 20 mm