Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation: Removal

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Hold area A shown in the figure, open the front scuff plate in the direction of arrow (1), move it in the direction of arrow (2), and detach tab A of the front scuff plate from the front side trim.

Fig 1: Opening Front Scuff Plate
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Hold the shaded area shown in the figure, move the front scuff plate in the direction of arrow, and detach tab of the front scuff plate from the front side trim.

Fig 2: Detaching Tab Of Front Scuff Plate From Front Side Trim
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Hold the shaded area shown in the figure, move the front scuff plate in the direct ion of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) and remove it while detaching clips from the inner panel, and pull out the pins.

Fig 3: Moving Front Scuff Plate
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Hold part A shown in the figure, open the front scuff plate in the direction of arrow (1), move it in the direction of arrow (2), and detach tab A of the front scuff plate from the B-pillar lower trim.

Fig 4: Detaching Tab A Of Front Scuff Plate From B-Pillar Lower Trim
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Hold the shaded area shown in the figure, move the front scuff plate in the direction of arrow (3), and detach tab B of the front scuff plate from the B-pillar lower trim.