A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the A-pillar gap cover -1- using the Trim Removal Wedge:3409 in the direction of -arrow A- and disengage at the A-pillar upper trim panel in the direction of -arrow B-.

-- Unclip the sill panel in the front area from the A-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to FRONT SILL PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the footrest. Refer to FOOTREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the latch release lever. Refer to LATCH RELEASE LEVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

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-- Free up the A-pillar trim panel near the door seal and disengage at the A-pillar.

-- Disengage the A-pillar trim panel -1- at the bottom of the side sill in the direction of -arrow A- and pull toward the rear.

-- Unclip the A-pillar trim panel from the A-pillar in the direction of -arrow B- and remove it.