Removing The Side Panel On The Right

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Removing the front left side panel

Remove the shaped part (1).

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Open the front door.
Press onto in the marked area from the top and unclip the retaining lug (2).

Release the seal (1) at the top.

Loosen screw (3).

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Loosen screw (1).

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Loosen screws (1).

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Loosen screws (1).

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Loosen screws (1).

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Close front door.
Pull the side panel (1) outwards around the A-pillar and remove towards the rear.

In this process, remove the hooks (2) from the headlights (3).

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