Removing Rear Door Trim Panel

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Door Trim Panel (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Door Trim Panel (2 Of 2)

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Carefully lever out cover -2- of inner door handle using a plastic wedge and remove it.

Fig 3: Removing Cover Of Inner Door Handle Using Plastic Wedge
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Use a plastic wedge to lever out cover -3- at positions -A, B and C- .

Fig 4: Removing Out Cover Of Inner Door Handle
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Unscrew fastening screws -4- and -4a- .

Fig 5: Removing Fastening Screws
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Unclip rear door trim panel -1- at bottom -arrow D- and unhook from sealing channel at top -arrow E- .

Fig 6: Unclipping Rear Door Trim Panel
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Release plug -6- and pull it off the control module -5- .

Fig 7: Removing Plug
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Unlock and pull off the plugs for the door loudspeaker -7- -arrows- .

Fig 8: Pulling Off Plugs For Door Loudspeaker
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Unlock fastening clip of actuating cable for door lock -8- by pressing the locking hook -arrow F- and disengage from the guide slot -arrow G- .

Fig 9: Unlocking Fastening Clip Of Actuating Cable For Door Lock
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Swivel pin -9- of the actuating cable forward by 90° and disengage in an upward direction.

Fig 10: Removing Swivel Pin Actuating Cable
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Remove door trim panel.