300 V6-3.5L (2008)
Scuff Plate: Service and Repair
Door Sill Scuff Plate
Door Sill Scuff Plate - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove the screw (2) that secures the rear door scuff plate (4) to the quarter inner panel.
2. Remove the screw that secures the outboard rear seat belt lower anchor to the quarter inner panel.
3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the scuff plate upwards from the sill far enough to disengage the two
spring clip retainers that secure the scuff plate to the slots in the sill.
4. Disengage the rear extension of the scuff plate from under the lower C-pillar trim (Sedan) or quarter trim panel (Wagon) (3).
5. Remove the rear door scuff plate from the vehicle.
Door Sill Scuff Plate - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Check to be certain that spring nut (5) is properly installed and in good condition in the quarter inner panel (1).
2. Check to be certain that a plastic nut is properly installed and in good condition in the slot of the rear door opening sill. Replace the plastic nut if
any damage is evident.
3. Engage the rear extension of the rear door scuff plate (4) under the lower C-pillar trim (Sedan) or quarter trim panel (Wagon) (3) on the quarter
inner panel.
4. Align the two spring clip retainers on the scuff plate with the slots in the rear door sill.
5. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly downward on the scuff plate over each of the spring clip locations until the retainers snap into place.
6. Position the outboard rear seat belt lower anchor to the quarter inner panel.
7. Install and tighten the screw that secures the outboard rear seat belt lower anchor to the quarter inner panel. Tighten the screw to 32 Nm (24 ft.
lbs.).
8. Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the scuff plate trim panel and the lower C-pillar trim (Sedan) or quarter trim panel (Wagon) to the
quarter inner panel. Tighten the screw to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).