Removing Front Side Section Trim

Information 

• In order to reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the process must take place at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool. 
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Side Section Trim (1 Of 2)

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  Fig 2: Identifying Front Side Section Trim (2 Of 2)

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1. Open front and rear doors.
2. Remove B-pillar trim → Removing B-Pillar Trim Panel 
3. Remove inner door sill trim → Removing Inner Door Sill Trim
4. Unclip fuse box cover -1-  using a plastic wedge on the retaining clips -2-  and swivel it to the outside -arrow A-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Fuse Box Cover

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5. Remove the fuse box cover -1- -arrow B-  .
   Fig 4: Removing Fuse Box Cover

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   Perform steps 6 to  8 only on the driver's side.

6. Pull actuating lever -3-  rearward in the lower area -arrow C-  .
   Fig 5: Pulling Actuating Lever

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7. Unclip the securing spring -4-  towards the front using a small screwdriver -arrow D-  .
   Fig 6: Unclipping Securing Spring

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8. Remove actuating lever -3-  from the release to the inside -arrow E-  .
   Fig 7: Removing Actuating Lever

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9. Unclip centre trim -5-  from the mounting points of the A-pillar trim -6-  , from the lower trim -7-  and from the fastening clip -8-  on the A-pillar and remove to the rear -arrow F-  .
   Fig 8: Removing Centre Trim From Mounting Points Of A-Pillar Trim

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10. Unclip lower trim -7-  from the mounting points on the A-pillar and remove to the rear -arrow G-  .
    Fig 9: Unclipping Lower Trim From Mounting Points On A-Pillar

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