Remove front door trim panel

Preliminary works

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components. Scratch, surface damage.

Loosen screws (1).

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Detach the door trim panel (1) from the clips with a suitable plastic wedge.
Lift out the door trim panel (1) from the window cavity seal towards the top.

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Detach the Bowden cable (1) for the release lever on the counter support (2).
Detach the Bowden cable (1) for the release lever on the door lock (3).
Disconnect all the plug connections and the cable clips of wiring harness (4) and remove the door trim panel.

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