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

MODEL 221.0 /1 

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar Paneling Components

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Shown on vehicle with code (494) USA 

Fig 2: Locating Belt Tension Sensor

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MODIFICATION NOTES

9.2.06

Electrical connector for belt tension sensor added

Step 5.1

	Remove/install
1	Move front seat backrest and front seat completely toward front.
2	Loosen edge guard (1) at front and rear in area of upper B-pillar (2) and lower B-pillar paneling (3).
3	Loosen cap (4) and unscrew nut (5).
4	Unclip cover (6)
5.1	Disconnect electrical connectors from belt tension sensor (48/3)	On front passenger seat and vehicle with code (494) USA version.
6	Remove belt end fitting (7) from front seat	Installation:  Do not twist seat belt (8).
			*BA91.40-P-1001-01O
7	Press off upper B-pillar paneling (2) with mounting wedge and remove	Installation:  The guide (9) must be inserted into the bolts (10).
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8	Guide seat belt (8) through upper B-pillar paneling (2)
9	Remove front door sill molding (11)	Vehicles without code (Z07) Top protection	AR68.30-P-4100SX
		Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection	AR68.30-P-4100SXS
10	Press lower B-pillar paneling (3) off of retaining clips with mounting wedge	Installation:  Ensure that retaining clips are seated properly.
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11	Remove lower B-pillar paneling (3)
12	Install in the reverse order

SEAT BELTS/EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS

Number	Designation		Model 221
BA91.40-P-1001-01O	Screw on belt end fitting	Nm	32

Fig 3: Identifying Wedge Tool (110 589 03 59 00)

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