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.

Driver side:

- Remove the instrument panel cover on the 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 -.

- Vehicles with ambient lighting: Disconnect the electrical harness connector for ambient lighting.

- Pull the sill panel trim back and remove it.

Installing

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.

Installation note: For example tightening specifications, replace components => [ Front Sill Panel Strip Assembly Overview ] Front Sill Panel Strip Assembly Overview.