Front door trim, removing and installing: Removing

Fig 2: Prying Off Lower Part Of Handle Using Dull Screwdriver

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Remove lower part of handle well from door trim.
Remove screws -3- for handle well upper part -2-.
Remove handle well-upper part from the top out of door trim -1-.
NOTE: For one part handle well upper part, the front part of the handle well upper part (with switches) must be unclipped from the door trim and connectors disconnected.

Fig 3: Removing Screws & Handle Well-Upper Part From Front Door Trim

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Fig 4: Removing Phillips-Head Screws

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Fig 5: Removing Phillips-Head Screws & Loosening Adhesive From Rear Filler

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For vehicles with memory function and/or auxiliary heater unscrew Phillips-head screw -1- of switch mounting -2- at door trim.
Remove switch mounting and disconnect connectors -3-.

Fig 6: Unscrewing Phillips-Head Screw, Removing Switch Mounting And Disconnecting Connectors

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Unclip door trim -1- from support for door interior components.
2 - Retaining clips for door trim.

Fig 7: Unclipping Door Trim From Support For Door Interior Components

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Remove door trim from top over the door safety button.
Slope door trim and remove connector from switch for interior lock driver side.
Pry lock clip -1- at Bowden cable -2- of door opener.
Unhook nipple of Bowden cable with retaining clip -3- at door opener.
NOTE: Make sure that the retaining clip of Bowden cable does not get lost.

Fig 8: Prying Lock Clip At Bowden Cable Of Door Opener

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Fig 9: Locating Clip Of Air Duct At Door Trim

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