Remove front door trim panel

Preliminary work 

• Remove the mirror triangle COVER .
• Remove the door handle TRIM .

• Loosen screws (1).
• Loosen screws (2).

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• Unclip the door trim panel (1) with the special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325)  on the clips (2).

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• Detach the Bowden cable of the door opener (1) on the counter support (2).
• Detach the Bowden cable of the door opener (1) on the door lock (3).

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• Disengage the detents of the door wiring harness (1).
• Unlock and disconnect the plug connections of the door wiring harness (1).
• Remove door trim panel (2).

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