Removing the right rear side trim panel upper section

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

• Removing the side trim panel upper section at rear left 

• Loosen screws (1).

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• Carefully lever out the cover (1) with a suitable tool and remove.
• Loosen screws (2) and (3).

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• Remove cover (1).
• Loosen screws (2).

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• Feed out and remove the side trim panel upper section (1) upwards out of the lower section of side trim panel.

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