Removing the trim for the bumper panel at the side

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING BOTH TRIM PIECES FOR THE WATER CHANNEL .
• Refer to REMOVING BOTH TAIL LIGHTS FROM THE SIDE PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR BUMPER PANEL .

• Loosen the expanding rivet (1)  .
• Release the trim of the side bumper panel (2)  at the latch mechanisms (arrows) and remove towards front.

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