Removing the rear door trim panel

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON THE DOOR HANDLE .

If installed: Remove the roller sunblind at the side window glass 

• Open side window.
• Detach the roller sunblind (1) from the window guide with a suitable plastic wedge in the direction of the arrow and guide it out.

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• Loosen screws (1).

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• Detach the door trim panel (1) from the clips (2) with a suitable plastic wedge.
• Remove the door trim panel (1) from the window cavity seal to the top.

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• Detach the Bowden cable (1) for the release lever at the counter support (2),
• Detach the Bowden cable (1) for the release lever at the door lock (3).
• Disconnect all plug connections and cable clips of the wiring harness (4) and remove the door trim panel.

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