Sill Panel Trim, Removing And Installing: Removing

2019 Audi S5 Prestige, 2D CoupeSECTION Removing
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Versions with illuminated sill panel:Β 

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-- Remove the front sill panel. Refer to SILL PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the inner door seal in the area of the wiring harnesses.

-- Push the carpet to the side.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- and free up the wiring harness -2-.

Continuation:Β 

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-- Carefully warm up the sill panel trim -1- using the : VAS1978/14AΒ  .

-- Carefully pry out the sill panel trim from the side sill in direction of -arrow- using the : 3409Β  . Do not damage the paint coat while doing so.

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