Remove/install center paneling in trunk - AR68.30-P-4810VA

MODEL 171.4 

Upper center trunk paneling 

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Center Trunk Paneling

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Fig 2: Identifying Upper Center Trunk Paneling, Side Trunk Lining And Fuel Tank Cover

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Fig 3: Identifying Upper Center Trunk Paneling, Water Drain Hose And Fuel Tank Cover

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	Remove/install
1	Remove bracket for divider in trunk		AR68.50-P-3100V
2	Separate water drain hose (1) at connecting points for upper center trunk paneling (2) on left and right
3	Detach water drain hose (1) from upper center trunk paneling (2)
4	Route water drain hose (1) through opening in upper center trunk paneling (2)
5	Press upper center trunk paneling (2) down at sides	Installation:  Observe installation position of side trunk lining (3) on left and right in upper center trunk paneling (2) (arrows).
6	Press side trunk lining (3) on left and right to one side
7	Detach upper center trunk paneling (2)	Installation:  If the upper center trunk paneling (2) is installed improperly, damage can occur to the roof opening mechanism when opening the Vario roof by catching on the rear shelf. Installing:  When installing the upper center trunk paneling (2) ensure that the guide bolt (6) moves properly into the bracket (5) in the fuel tank cover (4).
8	Remove upper center trunk paneling (2) from trunk toward rear	Installation:  Observe installation position of upper center trunk paneling (2) on fuel tank cover (4).
9	Install in the reverse sequence