Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel on left

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Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING LEFT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BACKREST .
Refer to REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .

Remove the cover (1) towards the top.

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Lever out the cover (1) and release the screw underneath.
Remove the lashing point (2).

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Loosen the expanding rivet (1).
Remove the luggage compartment wheel arch trim panel (2).

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