Remove/install paneling on B-pillar - AR68.30-P-4700GK

MODEL 463.202 /250 /254 /303 /306 /309 Cabrio mit hydr. Verdeck 

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar Paneling Components

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	Remove/install
1	Remove side wall lining		AR68.30-P-1450GA
2	Loosen mounting rivet from bottom of B-pillar paneling (1)	Expanding anchor rivet.
3	Remove side grab handle		AR68.30-P-4301-01G
4	Remove side paneling (2)	Remove door rubber seal in this area.
5	Detach seat belt guide bracket (3)	Remove cover from seat belt guide bracket (3) and nuts located below
			*BA91.40-P-1002-01C
6	Remove edge guard (4) in area of roof strut paneling (5)	Remove on both sides.
7	Remove roof strut paneling (5)
8	Loosen foam rubber jacketing (6) from ultrasonic backup assist warning buzzer connector (7)	Only with code J44 Ultrasonic backup assist and only when removing right B-pillar paneling (1).
		Installation:  Wrap ultrasonic backup assist warning buzzer connector (7) with foam material and bond.	*BR00.45-Z-1002-02A
9	Disconnect ultrasonic backup assist warning buzzer connector (7)	Only with code J44 Ultrasonic backup assist and only when removing right B-pillar paneling (1).
10	Loosen rubber door seal from door frame	In area of B-pillar.
11	Remove edge guard (4) from rear of B-pillar	Edge guard (4) is pinched between C-pillar and B-pillar. Do not remove edge guard in this area (4).
12	Remove cover from belt passage (arrow)	Remove carefully; thin retaining clamps; danger of breakage!
13	Slide belt through slot in belt passage
14	Remove B-pillar paneling (1)
15	Install in the reverse order