D-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing And Installing, AVANT: Removing

-- Remove the expanding pin -1- for the catch using a small screwdriver and remove the roll cover catch -2- using pliers.

-- Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, AVANT .

-- Remove the roof end strip. Refer to ROOF END STRIP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -A arrows- .

-- Free up the D-pillar trim panel -1- near the rear lid seal, disengage at the rear of the D-pillar and unclip from the D-pillar using the :80-200  in direction of -arrow B- .