Remove front door trim panel
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Preliminary work
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Detach the door trim panel (1) from the clips with a suitable plastic wedge.
- Lift out the door trim panel (1) from the window cavity seal towards 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.