Preliminary Work

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Remove front side-section trim panel.
> 702419 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SIDE-SECTION TRIM PANEL
Remove footrest.
> 703519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FOOTREST

Information

To prevent damage, use a suitable tool as a support during removal at accessible connection points.
Unclip inner door sill trim -1- at the front using a suitable tool -Arrows- until the A-pillar trim panel (lower part) is accessible.

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Front inner door sill trim

Driver's side only:
Release lock -1- using a suitable tool -Arrow- and remove front lid release lever -2- .

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Lid release lever