Removing the side trim panel in the footwell at the right-hand A-pillar

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING FRONT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

Loosen the edge protection (1) around the side trim panel (3).
Pull off the side trim panel (3) from the clips (2) in the direction of the arrow.
Loosen the clips (2) from the body.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .