Removing C-Pillar Trim Panel

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Fig 1: Identifying C-Pillar Trim Panel

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Fold down seat cushion of rear seat.
Loosen bottom seat belt mount. To do this, remove fastening screw → see Fig 2 and belt strap.

Fig 2: Identifying Fastening Screw
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Using a screwdriver, unclip cap from C-pillar trim -arrows- .

Fig 3: Unclipping Cap From C-Pillar Trim Using Screwdriver
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Unscrew fastening screw -arrow- .

Fig 4: Unclipping Cap From C-Pillar Trim Using Screwdriver
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Unclip C-pillar trim -1- from side trim -6- at front edge -Arrow B- and unhook at deformation element -Arrow A- .

Fig 5: Removing C-Pillar Trim From Side Trim (1 Of 2)
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Fig 6: Removing C-Pillar Trim From Side Trim (2 Of 2)
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Unclip C-pillar trim -1- from side trim at rear edge -Arrow D- and unhook at deformation element -Arrow C- .

Fig 7: Unclipping C-Pillar Trim From Side Trim (1 Of 2)
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Fig 8: Unclipping C-Pillar Trim From Side Trim (2 Of 2)
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Remove C-pillar trim in downward direction -E- .

Fig 9: Removing C-Pillar Trim
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Guide belt strap -4- through slide of C-pillar trim -1- .

Fig 10: Guiding Belt Strap Through Slide Of C-Pillar Trim
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Remove C-pillar trim panel -1- .

Fig 11: Removing C-Pillar Trim Panel
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