Remove the bottom C-pillar trim panel

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

Preliminary work

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

Loosen screw (1).
Unclip lower C-pillar trim (2) from the clips (3).
Release and remove lower C-pillar trim (2) from the clamps (4).

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