Install rear trim panel

• Check whether the clips (1) are present and have damage.

  Damaged or missing clips (1) must be replaced.

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• Install the side trim panel and in this process insert the safety belt.
• Connect all connectors (1) and lock.

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• Position side trim panel (1) correctly and guide it into the edge protection carefully.
• Clip side trim panel (1) into clamps (2).
• Clip side trim panel (1) into clips (3).

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• Tighten screws (1) and (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Side finisher panel, rear
  Cheese head screw (sheet metal screw)	Tightening torque	3.2 Nm
  M6x25 screw	Tightening torque	3.2 Nm

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• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Side finisher panel, rear
  Cheese head screw (sheet metal screw)	Tightening torque	3.2 Nm
  M6x25 screw	Tightening torque	3.2 Nm

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• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Rear side trim panel (on the seat-belt extender)
  Torx bolt	Tightening torque	1.8 Nm

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• Install the cover (1).

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  Installing seat belt extender hand 

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Clean all threaded belt connections  with micro-encapsulated outer and internal threads.
  Shavings or other debris must not remain in the components.
  If a microencapsulated screw is reused, it must be coated with the following screw locking agent: Loctite 243, medium strength  .
  The screw connection must be completed within 10 minutes as hardening begins after this period.
  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
• Thread the shoulder belt (3) into the seat belt extender hand (1).
• Carefully feed the seat belt extender hand (1) into the seat belt extender (2) in the arrow direction.

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  Installing the front strap fitting 

  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Clean all threaded belt connections  with micro-encapsulated outer and internal threads.
  Shavings or other debris must not remain in the components.
  If a microencapsulated screw is reused, it must be coated with the following screw locking agent: Loctite 243, medium strength. 
  The screw connection must be completed within 10 minutes as hardening begins after this period.
• Clip in the cover (2) of the seat belt end fitting (3) in arrow direction in the seat belt end fitting (3).
• Slide the sleeve (1) in the cover (2) of the seat belt end fitting (3).

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• Position the seat belt end fitting correctly.
• Tighten down screw (2).
• Clip in the cover cap (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE UPPER TRIM PANEL ON ROLLOVER PROTECTION SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDES .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR LEFT AND RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINTS .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BACKREST .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE REAR OUTER WINDOW RECESS FINISHER STRIP .