Install left and right rear side trim panel

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

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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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Install rear trim panel

Check clamps (1) for damage; replace if necessary.
Check the clips (2) for damage and replace where required.

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Connect and lock all the connectors at the rear side trim panel (1) of the wiring harness and disconnect it.
Insert upper seat belt (5) .
Position the rear side trim panel (1) and clip at the clamps (4) .
Clip in the rear side trim panel (1) at the clips (3) .
Clip in the rear side trim panel (1) at the clamps (2) .

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Clip in the cover (2) of the strap fitting (3) to the strap 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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