Removing the side trim

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
• Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE LEFT AND FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
• Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT SECTIONS OF BOTH WHEEL ARCH COVERS AT THE FRONT .
• Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REINFORCEMENT ON THE BUMPER COVER .

• Loosen screws (1).

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• Unlock the detents (1).
• Remove the ultrasonic sensor (2) and suspend it from the wiring harness.

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• Release the trim (1) at the detents (arrows) and remove.

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