Remove the left and right D-pillar trim panel

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

Remove the D-pillar trim panel

Detach the clips (1) at the D-pillar trim panel using suitable tools from the set of special tools 0 493 752 (00 9 329).
Unclip the D-pillar trim panel with the detents (2) and remove.

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