Removing the side hood seal

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT OR RIGHT .

• 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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