Remove rear side trim panel

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
• Refer to REMOVING ARMREST SIDE SECTION .
• Refer to REMOVING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .

Precondition 

The rear seat is folded down.

• Unclip the rear side trim panel (1) from clips (2) using a suitable tool.
• Unclip and guide out the rear side trim panel (1) from clamps (3) using a suitable tool.
• Unlock and disconnect all the plug connections of the wiring harness from the rear side trim panel (1).

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