Remove the side trim panel in the footwell at the left A-pillar

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .

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

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Loosen screw (1).
Loosen the side trim panel (2) at the clips (3) and remove it toward the inside.

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