Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Hinge Pillar Upper Trim To Hinge Pillar

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Position the front of the sill plate under the hinge pillar upper trim with the rear of the sill plate tilted up.
Lower the rear of the sill plate inserting the front of the sill plate behind the hood release handle and the foot rest (drivers side).
Push forward on the sill plate aligning the sill plate retainers with the slots in the door opening finish trim panel.
Snap the sill trim plate into the hinge pillar first and then into the door opening finish trim panel.