Remove the side trim panel in the footwell at the left A-pillar

Preliminary work 

• Remove front entrance COVER STRIP .
• Remove the pedal mechanism TRIM PANEL .

• Pull the hood release lever (1) to the rear.
• Lever out the locking mechanism (2).
• Remove the hood release lever (1) to the inside.

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• Loosen screw (1).
• Loosen the side trim panel (2) at the clips (3) and remove it toward the inside.

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