Front threshold trim
Removal
1. Remove the side cover from the instrument panel.
2. Remove the middle part of the front pillar trim.
3. Driver's side. Remove the hood release handle.
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4. Remove the upper and lower parts of the center pillar trim.
Note: There is no need to remove the seat belt fastening bracket.
5. Unscrew screw 1 (see illustration).

6. Release the trim from the fasteners 2 on the threshold, prying it with a plastic wedge 3, and release the trim from under the door seal (see illustration 25.5).
Installation
7. Make sure that the lining clips are not damaged and are seated correctly on the lining. If necessary, replace damaged clips with new ones.
The threshold trim is installed in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that the fasteners are properly inserted into the holes.
Rear side door sill trim
Removal
8. Remove the upper and lower parts of the center pillar trim.
Note: There is no need to remove the seat belt fastening bracket.
9. Release the trim from the fasteners 2 on the threshold by prying it with a plastic wedge 3, remove the fasteners 1 from the threshold and release the trim from under the door seal (see illustration).

Installation
10. Make sure that the trim and threshold retainers are not damaged and are seated correctly on it.
If necessary, replace damaged fasteners with new ones.
The threshold trim is installed in the reverse order of removal. Then make sure that the clips are properly inserted into the holes and that the ends of the trim are inserted under the door seal.

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