Removing the B-pillar trim panel at left and right

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

Removing the B-pillar trim panel

Unclip B-pillar trim panel (1) at the clips (2).
Feed the B-pillar trim panel (1) out of the edge protection lip and the guides (3) in the arrow direction.

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