Removing the side member of the luggage compartment trim panel

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE STORAGE SHELF .
Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE SIDE MEMBER .
Refer to REMOVING BATTERY COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING THE D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT OR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP .
Refer to REMOVING THE FLAP IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Remove the foam material insert (1).

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Loosen screws (1).
Release the nut (2).
Remove the side member of the luggage compartment trim panel (3).

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