Preparations, passenger compartment

• Remove the side panel (1) on the center console. First twist the clip at the rear edge of the panel a 1/4 turn. Pull the rear edge of the panel outwards and backwards.
• Remove the sill trim panel (2).

• Remove the soundproofing panel on the left-hand side by first removing the two screws and then prying it loose at the back edge with a weatherstrip tool. It is fitted with two clips at the rear edge.

• Remove the rear seat cushion (1) by pulling it up at the front edge, pulling it forward and then lifting it away.

• Remove the sill trim panel at the left rear door.

• Fold both the rear backrests forward.
• Take the seatbelts out from the guides (1).

• Remove the clip (1) at the side of the left-hand side cushion.
• Pull the top edge of the left-hand front cargo compartment panel out to access the upper lock for the side cushion.
• Repeat the operation on the right-hand side.

• Remove the left-hand side cushion. First press in the catches (1) at the top of the reverse of the side cushion. Pull the cushion out slightly.
• Grasp the cushion using both hands. Twist anti-clockwise until the catches on the inside release.
• Remove the side cushion. First pull out the top of the side cushion. Then pull upwards.
• Remove the right-hand cushion in the same way.

• Remove the cover and screw in the left-hand C-pillar panel.
• Repeat the operation on the right-hand side.

• Detach the rubber strip at the rear edge on the left-hand rear door's frame.
• Grip the top edge of the C-pillar panel and pull it in (A) until the three clips (1) release.
• Pull the panel away straight up (B), and place it to one side.
• Remove the panel to the right-hand C-pillar in the same way.

• Carefully lift the front edge of the parcel shelf until the clips (1) release.
• Raise the panel more until the guide pins (2) disengage from their holes.
• Pull out the parcel shelf and lay it on the folded backrests.