Preparations, Passenger Compartment
- Turn the ignition key to position 0.
NOTE:
Wait at least three minutes before unplugging the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.
- Remove the panel.
- Detach the sill molding by first pulling at the front edge and then straight up so the clips release.
- Remove the clip holding the floor mat.
- Fold aside the floor mat to access the bulkhead panel inside.
- Grasp the upper edge of the right-hand side cushion. Pull the side cushion forward so that the clip on the reverse releases.
- Slide the side cushion up. Remove the side cushion.
Applies to right-hand drive cars
- Remove the side cushion on both sides.
- Pull the top edge of the sill trim panel in the right-hand rear door inwards until the clips on the inside release. Then continue down and pull the panel upwards until the remaining two clips on the underside release.
- Pull off the rubber moldings at the rear edge of the right-hand front door and at the front edge of the right-hand rear door. This releases the lower panel on the B post.
- Pull the bottom edge of the lower panel on the B-pillar until the two bottom clips release.
- Fold the rear seat cushions and backrest forwards.