Removing Side-Panel Lining At Rear

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Side Trim Panel Installation Position

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Release rear backrest and fold it forward.
Pull collar of opening for belt -1- up and off.

Fig 2: Removing Collar Of Opening For Belt
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Unscrew fastening screw -1- from the side trim panel -2- .

Fig 3: Removing Side Trim Panel Screw
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Unscrew locking pins -1- , remove stop -2- .

Fig 4: Removing Side Trim Panel
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Pull side trim panel locking tabs -3- out of the clamp in the rear side panel. Lift side trim panel locking tabs on lower side member and guide them out.
NOTE:
Voltage peaks
- Risk of damage to load or to the control unit
→ Remove the ignition key and switch off load before disconnecting or removing load.
Disconnect electric plug connection -1- on loudspeaker -2- and remove side trim panel -3- .

Fig 5: Disconnecting Loudspeaker
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