41 35 101 Replacing Rear Left Side Panel Stripping-Down Operations

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NOTE: Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the components are taken into consideration.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.

Clamp off battery negative lead
Remove bumper trim
Remove bumper support
Remove center bumper guide
Remove left bumper guide
Luggage compartment floor trim panel
Remove left luggage compartment wheel arch panel
Remove water gutter trim
Remove trim on tail panel at top
Remove left rear lid
Partially detach rear lid seal
Removing rear left door
Removing left lock striker
Removing rear left door sill cover strip
Remove rear left door mucket
Remove rear seat
Removing side section of rear seat backrest
Removing rear left wheel arch cover
Remove panel for cover on left side member
Remove trim strip on left roof frame
Remove rear left side window
Remove shoulder
Partially release wiring harness
Partially releasing wiring harness