Removing the side trim panel in the footwell at the right-hand A-pillar
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Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FOOTWELL TRIM .
- Loosen expanding rivet (1).
- Loosen the side trim panel (2) at the clips (3) and remove it toward the inside.