Remove the trim from the side panel

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

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If the trim is damaged, it must be replaced.

Carefully release the trim (1) at the side panel from the clamps (2) using the special tool 0 493 681 (64 1 020) and feed out of the side panel to the rear .

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