Remove the lower d-pillar trim panel

• Loosen screw (1).
• Fit the special tool 0 496 570 (00 9 326)  between the trunk lid seal and the bottom D-pillar trim panel (3) as shown.
• Unclip the clip (2) from the lower D-pillar trim panel (3).
• Feed out and remove the lower D-pillar trim panel (3) from the detents (4) in an upward direction.

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