Removing the rear door trim panel
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Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER ON THE DOOR HANDLE .
If installed: Remove the roller sunblind at the side window glass
- Open side window.
- Detach the roller sunblind (1) from the window guide with a suitable plastic wedge in the direction of the arrow and guide it out.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Detach the door trim panel (1) from the clips (2) with a suitable plastic wedge.
- Remove the door trim panel (1) from the window cavity seal to the top.
- Detach the Bowden cable (1) for the release lever at the counter support (2),
- Detach the Bowden cable (1) for the release lever at the door lock (3).
- Disconnect all plug connections and cable clips of the wiring harness (4) and remove the door trim panel.