Removing Inner Door Sill Trim

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Fig 1: Identifying Inner Door Sill Trim

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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.

Remove B-pillar trim panel. → Removing B-pillar trim panel
Unclip front trim -2- from front to back.

Fig 2: Removing Front Trim (Front To Back)
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Unclip rear shroud -3- from front to back.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Shroud (Front To Back)
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Unscrew fastening screws -4- .

Fig 4: Removing Fastening Screws
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Unclip inner door sill trim in area of B-pillar.
1. 5.1. Unhook marking mandrel -5- for inner door sill trim -1- from inner B-pillar.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Inner Door Sill Trim
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Unclip inner door sill trim in area of C-pillar
1. 6.1. Unclip and lift rear side trim panel -6- in area of overlap. Unclip inner door sill trim -1- .
  
  Fig 6: Removing Inner Door Sill Trim
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  Fig 7: Removing Inner Door Sill Trim
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  Fig 8: Removing Rear Side Trim Panel
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