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Rocker panel cover, removing 
and installing (S4) 
1 - 
Hex nut 
1 Nm
2 - 
Retaining strip Adhesive surfaces must be free of dust and 
grease before pressing on retaining strip. Self-adhesive, remove protective foil just 
prior to assembly. 
 - Use hot air gun to warm retaining strip to 
approx. 40 C (max 50 C) before 
assembly. 
 - Center retaining strip using one hollow 
rivet at the front and one at the rear. 
 - Press complete surface of retaining strip 
securely into adhesive areas at sill. 
 - Rivet retaining strip to sill, starting at 
front and moving toward rear. 
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-  Remove bolts for securing wheelhousing liner 
near hex nuts -1-. 
-  Press wheelhousing liner to side and remove 
hex nuts -1-. 
-  Bolts for securing the EVAP canister must also 
be removed on right-hand side. 
-  Pull rocker arm cover slightly forward out of 
bracket -4- and remove from sill. 
9 - 
Mount for twist lock 
Tab on mount must face vehicle interior.
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