Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel
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NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING ARMREST SIDE SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING THE B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL UPWARDS .
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Loosen the expanding rivet (1).
- Release the B-pillar trim panel (2) at the clips (3) and feed it out inwards.