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Removing and installing stone deflector strip
Removing and installing stone deflector strip
  Note
t  The stone deflector strip is secured additionally to the side member with adhesive tape.
t  It is damaged irreparably when removed.
t  When removing the stone deflector strip, the clips are also damaged irreparably and must be renewed.
   
1 - Stone deflector strip
q   Removing:
–  Heat bonding areas with hot-air blower and gradually pull stone deflector strip off side member to the side.
  Note
When the stone deflector strip is detached, the clips are pulled off the retaining pin and must be renewed.
q   Installing:
  Note
Side member must be free of dust and grease in area of adhesive tape.
–  Kink protective film removal aids upwards so they are reachable when stone deflector strip makes contact with side member.
–  Push stone deflector strip onto clips as far as stop, working from rear to front.
–  Follow the order of removal for removal aids.
–  Gradually press stone deflector strip firmly onto side member.
2 - Clip
q   9x
q   Installation direction for clip is embossed.
q   Slide clips onto studs in correct direction and engage.
q   Align clips lengthwise to side member.
3 - Stud

   
Order of removal for removal aids
–  Peel off removal aids in the sequence -1-, -2-, -3- and -4-.
–  Gradually press stone deflector strip firmly onto side member.
  A66-10327

Strips and panels (allroad) > < Exploded view - removing and installing outer sill panel trim