Removing (Lower Part Of) C-Pillar Trim Panel

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To prevent damage, use a suitable tool as a support during removal at accessible connection points.

Detach door seal -1- in the C-pillar trim panel (lower part) area.

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Door seal
Lift rear inner door sill trim as far as required -Arrows- until the C-pillar trim panel (lower part) is accessible.

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Rear inner door sill trim
Unclip clamps -2- and unclip C-pillar trim panel (lower part) -1- at the C-pillar trim panel (upper part).

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C-pillar trim panel (lower part)
Unclip C-pillar trim panel (lower part) -1- at the C-pillar -Arrows- .

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C-pillar trim panel (lower part) on C-pillar
Guide out rear three-point belt -1- through the yap -2- in the C-pillar trim panel (lower part) -3- .

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Gap in C-pillar trim panel (lower part)
Remove C-pillar trim panel (lower part) -1- .

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C-pillar trim panel (lower part) on C-pillar