Remove lower A-pillar trim panel

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
• Refer to REMOVING DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .

• Pull the release lever for the hood release (1)  towards the rear.
• Lever out the locking wedge (2)  .
• Remove the release lever for the hood release (1)  towards the inside.

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• Loosen screw (1)  .
• Unclip lower A-pillar trim panel (2)  at the clips (3)  and remove towards the inside.

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