Remove side trim panel, rear left and right
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Remove rear side trim panel
Removing the front strap fitting
- Unclip cover cap (1).
- Loosen screw (2).
- Pull out sleeve (1) from cover (2) of strap fitting (3).
- Unclip cover (2) of strap fitting (3) from strap fitting (3).
Removing seat-belt assistant hand
NOTE:
To provide a better overview:
Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
- Feed out the seat-belt assistant hand (1) in direction of arrow from the seat belt extender (2) carefully.
- Feed out upper seat belt (3) from the seat-belt assistant hand (1).
- Remove the cover (1).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Release screws (1) and (2).
- Unclip the side trim panel (1) with a suitable tool inwards at the clamps (2).
- Unclip the side trim panel (1) with a suitable tool at the clips (3).
- Carefully feed out the side trim panel (1) at the edge protection.
- Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
- Remove the side trim panel.