Decor panel, exterior (2008, 2009)

Installation of decor panel, door mirrors

• Carefully prise loose the mirror glass using a weatherstrip tool.

• Carefully pry out the mirror cover using a small screwdriver.

Примечание: Do not damage the wiring for the mirror glass or the damper blade.

• Reinstall the mirror glass.

Примечание: Ensure that the damper blade fits in its cradle.

• Install the new cover.

Installation of decor panel, rear side window

• Lift up the rear end of the weatherstrip on the rear doors so that the hooks release. Lift it up further and turn it out from the window.

Примечание: Take care not to bend the metal strip.

• Carefully pry off the panel at the rear edge using a weatherstrip tool until the two clips at the top and bottom release.

• Turn the panel out at the rear edge so that the tape at the front edge can be cut off.
• Now carefully cut off the panel's front edge from the tape from the top and down.

Примечание: Place the piece against the panel to prevent cutting through the paint.

• Remove the remaining pieces of tape. Use a hot air gun to soften the tape.

Примечание: Do not damage the rubber strip when using the hot air gun.
- Clean the marked surface console with isopropanol part no. 1161721 and wipe it dry.

• Remove the protective tape from the decor panel.

• Position the panel clips in the holes in the door arch and press into place.

• Press the decor strip firmly onto the clips and tape.

• Press the weatherstip into place. Ensure that the hook at the rear edge engages in the hole in the door arch.
• Repeat the steps for the other side of the car.