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Remove/install paneling on C-pillar - AR68.30-P-4490GH

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 

Fig 1: Identifying Paneling On C-Pillar Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove, Install    
1.1 Remove third seat row IMPORTANT Only with 3rd seat row, code 847. See operating instructions.  
2 Remove safety net IMPORTANT See Operating Instructions  
3.1 Remove spare wheel cover IMPORTANT Only model 163.174. AR68.30-P-4610GH 
4 Remove rear roof frame paneling IMPORTANT Do not  unscrew screw for belt end fitting if present on 23rd seat row (omit step 1), if present. Loosen D-pillar paneling from C-pillar and guide to bottom along seat belt. AR68.30-P-4470GH 
    SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Figure
5 Remove door sill molding in load compartment   AR68.30-P-4100GI 
6 Fold rear seat forward IMPORTANT See Operating Instructions  
7.1 Remove SRS label and unscrew screw behind NOTES Risk of fracturing!
IMPORTANT Only as of VIN A145273, X708319.
 
8 Remove screw (1) and spacer sleeve (3) from belt end fitting (2) of rear seat belt TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA91.40-P-1001-01D 
9 Remove brackets (4) (2 each.) from lining (8)    
10 Open cover (5) and remove    
11 Unscrew screw (6)    
12 Unscrew screw (7)    
13 Remove lining (8) IMPORTANT As of VIN A145273, X708319 up to VIN A289564, X754619: two clips on inside of paneling in roof area.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Check clips and replace if necessary. Properly insert height adjuster for seat belt into paneling. Check function Install paneling in edge molding of floor covering
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Figure
14 Pull seat belt out of lining    
15 Remove lead from 12V socket IMPORTANT At right paneling  
16 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Seat belts/belt tensioners

Number Designation Model 163 up to 08/99 Model 163 as of 09/99
BA91.40-P-1001-01D Screw on belt end fitting Nm 35 35
Fig 2: Identifying Assembly Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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