Removing Door Trim Panel
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WARNING:
Airbag could inflate. Danger of injury or damage during fitting!
- Remove ignition key.
- Disconnect and cover the negative terminal of the battery.
- After the battery is disconnected, assembly work or work on the vehicle may be started after a waiting period of 1 minute.
CAUTION:
Damage by bending the bowden cable at the hook.
- The hook of the bowden cable is pressed into the end piece of the cover for protection during transport and assembly. Pull the hook out of the end piece only after installation in the inner door release.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE FOR DOOR TRIM PANEL
| No. | Procedure | Instructions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) | Removing -1- (1) | Using a plastic spatula -C-A-B-A-2- (1) | ||
| 2(1) | Removing the handle strip | Unscrew fastening screws -3, 4, 5-arrow D-7- (1) | ||
| 3(1) | Removing plastic cover (airbag) | Press the cover -8-9-10- (1) | ||
| 4(1) | Removing door trim panel | Unscrew expanding nut -11-13, 14- (1) | ||
| 5(1) | Disconnecting bowden cable version B and electrical plug connection | Disconnect electrical plug connection from the microswitch for the door handle -16-17-arrow A-15-arrow B- (1) | ||
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