Remove/install side paneling in rear - AR68.30-P-4780Q

MODEL 209.3

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Side Paneling Components - Model 209.3 (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Side Paneling Components - Model 209.3 (2 Of 2)

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MODIFICATION NOTES

21.6.07

Remove paneling in rear and on C-pillar on vehicles with code P98 Black Series, newly included

Steps 1, 14.2

	Remove/install
1	Remove paneling in rear.	Vehicles with code P98 Black Series	AR68.30-P-4782QBS
2	Completely move left and right rear side window downward
3	Unclip left and right door sill molding and remove
4	Remove edge guard (10) in area of upper side wall paneling (6) and lower side wall paneling (8)
5	Unscrew bolts (1) and remove belt end fitting (2)	On vehicles with code 494 USA version: Not when removing right upper side paneling (6) or right lower side paneling (8).
		Installation: Fit seat belt (3) without twisting. Otherwise proper function of seat belt (3) is not ensured
			*BA91.40-P-1001-01A
6	Remove belt tensioning sensor	On vehicles with code 494 USA version: When removing right upper side paneling (6) or right lower side paneling (8).
		See "Remove/install seat belt with emergency tensioning retractor".	AR91.40-P-0630Q
7	Pull seat belt extender (11) out of upper side wall paneling (6) until catch hook (12) is accessible
8	Unclip seat belt extender (11) by pressing catch hook (12) and remove
9	Unclip trim ring (4) from upper side wall paneling (6)
10	Remove seat belt (3) through trim ring (4) and seat belt extender (11) and then remove trim ring (4) and seat belt extender (11)
11	Unclip sidebag badge (5) and unscrew bolt below	On vehicles with code (293) Left and right rear sidebag
12	Hook removing and installing tool into eyelet (arrow A) and pull locking strip (9) up to stop in direction of arrow (arrow B)	This unlocks the upper side wall paneling (6) from the lower side wall paneling (8).
		Installation: Slide locking strip (9) to stop. Ensure that the locking strip (9) connects the upper side wall paneling (6) correctly with the lower side wall paneling (8).
			Fig 3
13	Remove upper side paneling (6) upward
14	Remove side upholstery (7)	Vehicles without code P98 Black Series	AR91.12-P-1710P
15	Remove paneling from C-pillar		AR68.30-P-4490Q
16	Remove left and right expansion clip from rear shelf	Vehicles without code P98 Black Series
17	Unclip lower side paneling (8).	Installation: Replace damaged retaining clips.
18	Unclip left rear power window switch (S21/3) and right rear power window switch (S21/4) and install through installation opening with lines connected and lay down to side.
19	Remove lower side wall paneling (8)
20	Install in the reverse order
21	Check seat belt (3) for free motion

SEAT BELTS/EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS

Number	Designation		Model 209.3
BA91.40-P-1001-01A	Screw on belt end fitting	Nm	30

Fig 3: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (116 589 01 62 00)

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