Removing the side hood seal

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT or REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .

• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect
• Release the connector from the holder
• Release the expanding rivet (2)
• Remove seal (3) upwards and guide out the cable while doing this

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