Removal and installation of the paneling on the B-pillar - ra68001400470x(0470)

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Model 140

Fig 1: Identifying Paneling On B-Pillar Components

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Door edge protector in area of B-pillar panelling (2)	pull off.
Clip (1) on panelling (2)	unhook on B-pillar with screwdriver.
Panelling (2)	pull up out of cover (4) on main frame member.
Belt end fitting on driver's seat	screw off.
Belt on panelling (2)	pull out and lay panelling (2) to side.
Clip (1)	stick into panelling (2).
Belt end fitting	guide through opening in panelling (2).
Panelling (2)	insert into channel in panelling (4).
Sliding piece	insert into panelling (2) on guide bolt for upper belt guide fitting.
Panelling (2)	clip in at top with clip (1).
Panelling (2)	insert into clips (3) at side (4 clips).
Belt end fitting	screw onto driver's seat (35 Nm).
Door edge protector	install on B pillar.
Check	function of adjustable upper belt guide fitting

Removal and installation

Pull off door edge protector in area of B-pillar panelling.
Unhook retaining clips at top front and rear with screwdriver.
Pull panelling upward out of panel on main frame member inside.

Fig 2: Unhooking Retaining Clips At Top Front And Rear With Screwdriver
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Retaining clip at top in B-pillar panelling

Fig 3: Locating Retaining Clip
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Screw out bolt on belt end fitting.
Pull belt out of B-pillar panelling and lay panelling to side.
Insert retaining clip in top of panelling.
Guide belt end fitting through opening in panelling.
Insert panelling into channel in panel for main frame member inside.

Fig 4: Locating Bolt On Belt End Fitting
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Insert sliding piece (arrow) on guide bolt for belt height adjustment.
Clip in panelling at top and clip into insert clips on B-pillar at sides.

Fig 5: Inserting Sliding Piece On Guide Bolt
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Screw belt end fitting onto driver's seat (35 Nm).
Install door edge protector.
Check function of belt height adjustment.

Fig 6: Locating Bolt

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