Remove rear side trim panel

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR OUTER WINDOW RECESS FINISHER STRIP .
• Refer to REMOVING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BACKREST .
• Refer to REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT ON REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDES .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL AT THE TOP OF THE ROLLOVER PROTECTION SYSTEM .

Removing the front strap fitting 

• Unclip cover cap (1).
• Loosen screw (2).

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• Pull out sleeve (1) from cover (2) of strap fitting (3).
• Unclip cover (2) of strap fitting (3) from strap fitting (3).

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  Removing seat-belt assistant hand 

  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
• Feed out the seat-belt assistant hand (1) in direction of arrow from the seat belt extender (2) carefully.
• Feed out upper seat belt (3) from the seat-belt assistant hand (1).

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• Remove the cover (1).

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• Loosen screw (1).

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• Loosen screw (1).

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• Release screws (1) and (2).

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• Unclip the side trim panel (1) with a suitable tool inwards at the clamps (2).
• Unclip the side trim panel (1) with a suitable tool at the clips (3).
• Carefully feed out the side trim panel (1) at the edge protection.

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• Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect,
• Remove the side trim panel.

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